[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 132 (Thursday, October 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1801]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNITION OF MRS. SALLY FULTON RESTON'S DEATH

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 4, 2001

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the death of a notable 
civil rights leader and an extraordinary person.
  Mrs. Sally Fulton Reston made numerous contributions to our community 
and led an exemplary life. As a civil rights advocate, she dedicated 
much of her efforts towards seeking equality for disenfranchised 
communities. She served as a Board Member for the Mexican American 
Legal Defense and Education Fund, MALDEF, for seven years and also 
served as the second Vice Chair for the Board for a year. MALDEF 
protects and promotes the civil rights of Latinos living in the United 
States through sound public policies, laws and programs. Mrs. Reston's 
efforts and contributions earned her MALDEF's highest award, The 
Valerie Kantor Award. The Valerie Kantor Award is the highest honor 
presented to those who have served MALDEF and the Latino community.
  Mrs. Sally Reston was also a renowed journalist. From 1968 to 1988, 
she was the co-publisher of the Vineyard Gazette. Furthermore, she also 
worked for The Junior League Magazine, Mademoiselle Magazine, Readers 
Digest in London, as well as the New York Times. Ms. Reston also 
enjoyed the simple things of life. She enjoyed photography, developing 
and printing her own work and had a great affection for the piano.
  I am saddened by the loss of such a fine member of our community. I 
extend my sincerest condolences to the Reston family, as we all mourn 
the loss of a true civil rights leader and an exceptional person.

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