[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 102 (Friday, June 22, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1399-E1400]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING DR. JOSEPHINE ELIZABETH SEATON FRANKLIN ON HER 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                       HON. JESSE L. JACKSON, JR.

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 22, 2007

  Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to an extraordinary woman, a resident of the 2nd Congressional District 
of Illinois, Dr. Josephine Elizabeth Seaton Franklin on her 80th 
birthday.
  Dr. Josephine Elizabeth Seaton Franklin was born July 1, 1927, in 
Cleveland, Ohio. During her long career in education, she obtained a 
master degree and doctorate degree in education, having taught in 
Virginia, Michigan and Chicago, IL.
  She is a founding member and the first president of Theta Rho Omega 
Chapter, of

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The chapter has given more than 
$90,000 to scholars, and raises these funds through the Josephine 
Elizabeth Seaton Franklin Foundation. The foundation provides academic 
scholarships and funds for community projects. Through her foundation 
she has worked diligently to cultivate the scholarship program for 44 
years.
  Dr. Franklin is the proud aunt of Maryland Delegate Marvin B. Holmes, 
Jr. Delegate Holmes was elected to the Maryland State Legislature in 
2002 and currently serves on the House Environmental Matters Committee, 
is the Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee and is the Deputy 
Majority Whip.
  On her 80th birthday, I join with her community, friends, and family 
in saluting her for devoting her time and talents to make our country a 
better place to live. This gracious lady has unselfishly dedicated 
herself to educational and humanitarian causes. On behalf of a grateful 
nation, I thank and congratulate Dr. Franklin.

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