[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 70 (Tuesday, May 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E906-E907]
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. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 23, 2007

  Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the legacy and 
accomplishments of our recently-passed colleague and dear friend 
Juanita Millender-McDonald.
  Juanita Millender-McDonald's life epitomized one of a true leader. 
Her deep commitment to those she served led her to be the first African 
American woman to chair a committee in Congress.
  Juanita Millender-McDonald's vision and leadership since 1996 will 
have a lasting impact on the House of Representatives. Her

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fight for full voting participation for all Americans and her tireless 
efforts for fair elections in the United States have helped millions of 
Americans and made our democracy stronger.
  Madam Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to join me in paying 
respect to the family of Juanita Millender-McDonald and in honoring her 
career in service to our country.

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