[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 194 (Tuesday, December 18, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2595]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN MEMORY OF CONGRESSWOMAN JULIA CARSON

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 17, 2007

  Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I stand here today to mourn the loss of a 
friend, and celebrate the life of a dedicated public servant and 
exemplary American.
  Congresswoman Julia Carson was a trailblazer and an inspiration to 
her colleagues here in the House of Representatives.
  Before beginning her political career, Congresswoman Carson raised 
two children as a single, working mother.
  She first ventured into politics in the 1960's, when she went to work 
for then-Congressman Andrew Jacobs.
  From then on she served as a State Representative, State Senator, 
City Trustee, and U.S. Representative.
  Throughout her distinguished career, Congresswoman Carson never 
forgot who she was or where she came from.
  She served as a constant advocate for those in her community who had 
no voice.
  Since first coming to Congress in 1999, I have had the extreme 
privilege of working with Congresswoman Carson on a number of issues.
  In particular, we worked together to champion the cause of minority 
and socially disadvantaged farmers--who have traditionally faced many 
discriminatory obstacles.
  In all our work together, I was amazed by her passion and her simple 
dedication to doing the right thing.
  Madam Speaker, Congresswoman Carson will be deeply missed by her 
family, friends, constituents, and colleagues here in Congress.
  But her actions have left a bold legacy of action that will continue 
in the lives of those she has touched.

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