[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 126 (Thursday, August 2, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN MEMORY OF JANE GRAVES

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2007

  Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of my dear 
friend Jane Graves of Nashville, Arkansas, who passed away July 30, 
2007, at the age of 58.
  Jane Graves was a beacon of light and hope to all of those who knew 
her and were blessed to call her friend. As someone who was determined 
in her fight against cancer, Jane completed a victory lap less than two 
months ago at the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, marking her 
fourth year as a cancer survivor. As encouragement for countless others 
fighting cancer, Jane used her talents through her writing to tell of 
her experiences. Through a series of inspirational articles, she 
literally changed and impacted the lives of numerous cancer survivors 
she never even had the opportunity to meet.
  The victory lap during the Relay for Life was symbolic of more than 
Jane's bout with cancer, it was also representative of her selfless 
nature in life. She took great joy in helping others and worked 
tirelessly to create a strong sense of community in Nashville. As a co-
founder and co-publisher of the Nashville Leader, she was a highly 
acclaimed and respected journalist who consistently kept the residents 
of Nashville informed with the latest news and community events. Her 
coverage earned her awards from the Arkansas Press Association, the 
National Newspaper Association and the National Federation of Press 
Women, among others.
  During her 35 years in Nashville, Jane was determined to leave her 
mark not just as a journalist, but also as an activist. She helped 
found the annual Howard County Children's benefit golf tournament, she 
was a recipient of the Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year Award, she 
was a board member of the Howard County Children's Center and she 
served as a past President of the Nashville Rotary Club.
  I send my deepest condolences to her husband, Louie Graves of 
Nashville; her daughter Julie Murphy of Little Rock; her mother Glenna 
Siddon and stepfather Rupert Mobbs of Greenbrier; her brother and 
sister-in-law Bill and Pam Siddon of Great Falls, Virginia; and several 
nieces and nephews. Jane Graves will be greatly missed in Nashville, 
Southwest Arkansas and throughout the state of Arkansas, and I will 
continue to keep her family in my thoughts and prayers.

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