[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 125 (Monday, September 30, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1682]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING JANETT MARTIN

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                             HON. JIM DAVIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 2002

  Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Janett Martin, 
a very strong leader in the City of Tampa who devoted her life to her 
church and community.
  Janett was a pioneer in the advancement of diversity and fairness in 
the workplace and will be greatly missed by family, friends, and 
admirers. She led the way by becoming Tampa's first African-American 
city clerk, as well as president of the American Society of Public 
Administrators. Many in the Tampa Bay area were drawn to her 
intelligence, hard work, and perseverance.
  Janett took on as many responsibilities as possible, showing all 
heart and boundless determination. Even after she became ill, she still 
served a term as president of Tampa's League of Women Voters. Janett 
continued to make a difference in the African-American community by 
recently heading the Lincoln-Douglas Ball.
  Without a doubt, Janett Martin left a unique mark throughout the 
entire Tampa Bay community. I would like to express my upmost 
admiration for the person Janett was and my condolences to the Martin 
family. She will be well-remembered for her integrity, strength, and 
commitment to her ideals.

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