[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 9, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1743]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH 
 OF THE HONORABLE STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE 
                                OF OHIO

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                               speech of

                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2008

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my sincere condolences 
for the passing of the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones. 
  Not only was she a true hero and noble leader in the United States 
Congress, a trailblazer for all minorities, but she was also a friend 
who will be dearly missed.
  Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones' passing is a tragic loss for 
this Congress and our Nation. Her leadership on the ethics committee 
and on voting rights will never be forgotten. On behalf of the 
Congressional Hispanic Caucus, we send our prayers and condolences to 
her family, friends and staff.
  As Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, I worked with 
Representative Jones together on a variety of projects, including our 
fundraising efforts for Gallaudet University here in Washington, as 
well as other endeavors which promoted advocacy for low-income and 
minority communities.
  Having been blessed with the opportunity to get to know her outside 
the walls of Congress as a team member of the Democratic Congressional 
Basketball Team, I was impressed by her continually cheerful 
disposition and lively energy. Due to this vigor, she was always able 
to spread joy to others and add a positive light no matter the 
situation.
  Stephanie's death will be felt by all, not just within Cleveland 
community, but also throughout the Nation because of the ideals she 
stood for. I offer the thoughts and prayers of my wife Barbara and 
myself to Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones' son Mervyn and for her 
family for their loss.

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