[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 59 (Friday, May 10, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E768]
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                HONORING THE MEMORY OF HARRIETTE GLASNER

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 9, 2002

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the memory of 
Mrs. Harriette Glasner.
  For those of us who have dedicated our lives to progressive causes, 
we have suffered a great loss with the passing of South Florida legend 
Harriette Glasner. Mrs. Glasner founded ten major social, cultural and 
human rights organizations. Among those she founded or co-founded are 
the Palm Beach County chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, as 
well as the Urban League. For fifty years, Mrs. Glasner dedicated her 
life to the betterment of our society.
  Harriette Glasner worked tirelessly for the desegregation of schools 
and colleges, lending financial assistance as well as her time and 
energy to the legal fight. She was also an early campaigner for the 
expansion of women's rights. Along the way, she founded the area's 
first Planned Parenthood office. Well-known among people active in the 
civil rights movement, Harriette truly never gave up and never gave in. 
Generations of South Floridians owe her a debt of gratitude. Her 
determination to fight for the rights of the poor and underprivileged 
and minorities have made our state and nation better places to live.
  I knew Harriette Glasner through our work with the ACLU and the 
battles for integration. I will always remember her kind heart, keen 
intelligence and her selfless devotion to the many causes that have 
made our nation the great place it is today.
  Mr. Speaker, while Harriette's passing will leave a huge hole in the 
front line of many progressive battles, I know the gap will be quickly 
filled by people who loved and respected her and are determined to 
continue the fights she started. That is the best tribute that can be 
offered for this life very well lived.

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