[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 146 (Monday, September 15, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1779]
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. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2008

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, today, I join my colleagues to 
remember and celebrate the life of a dear friend and colleague, 
Stephanie Tubbs Jones. It is during times like these that we are both 
able to smile, thinking about those who we admired and who have 
distinctly touched our lives--and in the case of Stephanie Tubbs 
Jones--touched the lives of thousands of Clevelanders who were so 
devoted to her and she to them. And of course, we sadly mourn the death 
of a woman who was dedicated to making the lives of Ohioans and 
Americans better. From increasing the minimum wage to making healthcare 
available to all, Stephanie was at the forefront, fighting for all of 
our families.
  Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones is the real-life American success 
story. Born to a factory worker and skycap, Stephanie went to public 
schools in Ohio, then became a prosecutor and municipal judge and 
finally, the first African-American woman from Ohio elected to the 
United States Congress. Nearly 10 years ago, she was a little-known 
Democrat from Ohio who rose to prominence becoming Chair of the House 
Committee on Standards of Official Conduct and a member of the powerful 
House Ways and Means Committee.
  Like so many, Stephanie was taken from us too soon and too abruptly. 
I extend my sincerest condolences to Stephanie's family and especially 
to her beloved son, Mervyn. Your mom was a great lady and a wonderful 
friend. We will all miss her dearly.




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