[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1987]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF TERRI ANN SIMMS GRIER

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                       HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life 
of Terri Ann Simms Grier a great citizen and dedicated public servant 
who recently passed away at the age of 42.
  Terri Ann Simms Grier was born July 12, 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio to 
Emmet and Evelyn Simms. Upon graduation from high school she went on to 
pursue her education at Smith College and would later graduate from 
Howard University in Washington, D.C.
  Employed for 13 years with the American Transport Association as a 
legislative analyst, Terri represented ATA at both the federal and 
state level on legislative matters. Additionally, she served as 
President of the Employee Association and was well respected in the 
field of government relations.
  Terri was an active member of the Washington Government Relations 
Group, a non partisan organization of African-American lobbyists and 
government relations professionals, where she held the office of 
secretary through two administrations spanning four years (1998-2001).
  Terri enjoyed traveling and had visited such countries as France, 
Spain, Egypt, Amsterdam, Iceland, Brazil, Mexico, Jamaica, Portugal and 
the Bahamas. She was also fluent in both French and Spanish. A devoted 
wife and mother to her husband Glen and son Jamir Langston Grier, here 
greatest joy was her family.
  May Terri Ann Simms Grier's legacy of love live on in the hearts, 
minds and deeds of everyone who knew her.

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