[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 18, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1289-E1290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO JUDY LOWE

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 18, 2003

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
leader and a friend in my district who has shown what one person can 
achieve through selfless dedication to her community. Judy Lowe, of 
Alexandria, Virginia, is an inspiration to all of us who wish to better 
the lives of the people around us.
  This year, Judy was recognized by the Alexandria Commission on Women 
by honoring her with the Marguerite Payez Award. This lifetime 
achievement award is given to a woman who has devoted her life to 
benefit the City of Alexandria. I can not think of a person more 
deserving of this than Judy.
  Judy Lowe has served as the ``Mayor'' of Del Ray, a working class and 
diverse section of the City of Alexandria where I have spent most of my 
adult life. She has worked tirelessly to improve the Del Ray area 
through her volunteer work. Her service on the civic association 
executive board for 10 years helped shape Del Ray into the vibrant 
neighborhood that we know today. Judy authored the community newsletter 
during her time bringing the news to her friends and neighbors in a way 
that pulled the community together.
  ``Art on the Avenue'' is one of the most impressive and valuable 
events that the City of Alexandria hosts, and it would never have been 
possible without the assistance and dedication of Judy. This annual 
event helps showcase the diversity of the city through multicultural 
art and music. Judy has ensured that this event improves each year and 
she should be commended for her commitment to showcasing the arts of 
our area.
  Judy's involvement in a range of civic activities in Alexandria has 
endeared her to countless individuals and organizations throughout the 
area. Her passion for her community has never faded and she has always 
been one of the first people to step up and volunteer for an activity 
or an event.
  Most importantly, Judy Lowe is a true leader whose magnanimous spirit 
is infectious. The words most often used to describe Judy are cheerful, 
dedicated, and role model. She is known not only for her dedication to 
Alexandria, but also her devotion to the Washington Redskins. She is 
the only person I know to wear black after every game the Redskins

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lose or to drive a maroon vehicle made to look like a Redskins helmet. 
She is passionate about everything in her life and we should all be 
fortunate to have a tenth of the energy she exerts.
  Judy Lowe is the kind of person that makes our civil society function 
in a truly ``all-American way''. She spent her professional career in 
service to her country with the Department of Defense. She will 
continue to serve our society in every positive way for the rest of 
what I trust will be a very long life.

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