[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E882]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE JUANITA 
  MILLENDER-McDONALD, MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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                               speech of

                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 23, 2007

  Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of 
H. Res. 328, expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives 
on the death of the Honorable Juanita Millender-McDonald.
  Congresswoman Millender-McDonald was a strong advocate for women and 
human rights, speaking out against injustice in our country and around 
the world. She was the first African American woman to chair a 
Committee in Congress, and will be remembered for her commitment and 
dedication to ensuring that every American's vote counts.
  As Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues in the 
107th Congress, Congresswoman Millender-McDonald worked tirelessly to 
ensure that women from both sides of the aisle participated in the 
activities of the Caucus. She was a warm and open person, and was a 
true mentor to me during my first term in Congress.
  On behalf of the families of Minnesota's Fourth Congressional 
District, we extend our prayers and sincerest condolences to her 
husband, Mr. James McDonald, Jr., her children and all of her family 
and friends. Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald will be 
remembered and honored in the highest regard.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in paying tribute to the life of 
Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald.

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