[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 65 (Monday, April 23, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H3742]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  MOMENT OF SILENCE OBSERVED IN MEMORY OF THE LATE HONORABLE JUANITA 
                           MILLENDER-McDONALD

  (Mr. STARK asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, it is with great sorrow that I rise to 
announce the death of our friend and colleague, Juanita Millender-
McDonald of California. She died, we are informed, peacefully at home 
with her family on Sunday after a battle with cancer.
  Juanita holds a special place in history. She is the first African 
American woman to chair a full committee in the United States House. 
She also worked tirelessly against genocide, human trafficking, and she 
worked for women's rights. Prior to coming to Congress, she exemplified 
a leadership role as a teacher, city council member, and California 
State Assemblywoman.
  She was only 68 years young, a vibrant Member of Congress, and a good 
friend. Our sympathy goes to her husband James, five adult children, 
and five grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, I ask for a moment of silence to honor her at this 
time.

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