[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 195 (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2659]
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  EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE JULIA 
          CARSON, MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF INDIANA

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                               speech of

                           HON. BOB ETHERIDGE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 18, 2007

  Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, I raise to honor the legacy and 
accomplishments of our recently passed colleague and dear friend Julia 
Carson.
  In 1996 Julia's deep commitment to those she served led her to become 
the first African-American woman to be elected to the U.S. House from 
Indiana. I had the opportunity to get to know Julia during our freshman 
terms in the 105th Congress and build a relationship with her over the 
past 10 years that we have both served. Julia spent her time in 
Congress working for children's issues, women's rights and efforts to 
reduce homelessness. One of her biggest accomplishment in the House was 
passing legislation granting the Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa 
Parks, the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement who was arrested for 
refusing to give up her seat on a segregated city bus in Montgomery, 
AL. She leaves behind an unmated record of service to the people and an 
unequaled legacy of leadership.
  Madam Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to join me in paying 
respect to the family of Julia Carson and in honoring her career in 
service to our country.

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