[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 9 (Wednesday, February 2, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E153]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO DOTTY DELASSUS OF WEBSTER GROVES

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                           HON. RUSS CARNAHAN

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 2, 2005

  Mr. CARNAHAN. Mr. Speaker, my remarks today are to pay tribute to the 
life of a valued public servant, Ms. Dorothy ``Dotty'' Delassus, of 
Webster Groves, MO.
  Ms. Delassus has long been active in public service to her community. 
Since 1996, she has served as a Webster Groves City Councilwoman where 
she represented the citizens of Webster to several Commissions, 
including the Green Space Advisory and Parks and Recreation 
Commissions.
  In addition to her service on the City Council, Ms. Delassus was 
involved in many civic organizations. She co-chaired Make-A-Difference 
Day and was a member of the National League of Cities, Missouri 
Municipal League, the Webster University Collaborative, Unite 2000 
Advisory Council, and the St. Louis County Municipal League.
  Mr. Speaker, the outpouring of support by friends, family, and the 
community made it evident to all what an extraordinary person and 
public servant Ms. Delassus was. Her husband and two children are a 
great testament to her life, and her vision and love of people will 
live on through them. My prayers are with her family, friends, and 
community today, as we honor her life.

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