[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 130 (Wednesday, September 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1799]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN REMEMBRANCE OF VIVIAN CANTRELL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 5, 2007

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember Vivian 
Cantrell, and to celebrate her tireless devotion to her community, her 
faith, and to justice. Vivian passed away after a battle with cancer, 
but her spirit will live on in the people and organizations fortunate 
enough to have known her.
  Vivian never passed up an opportunity to challenge the status quo. 
She was an outspoken civil rights advocate, and frequently could be 
found advocating for equal treatment for all school children or lending 
her voice to community organizations. Vivian was an engaged citizen; 
not only was she active in political campaigns, but she demanded 
accountability from those candidates to ensure that the community got 
the attention it deserved.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in remembering Vivian 
Cantrell, for a life spent in service to the community. May Vivian's 
humor, strength, and zeal for justice live on in all those who knew 
her.

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