[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 17 (Thursday, February 4, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E162]
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 EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MILDRED ``BILLIE'' 
                                FRAUMAN

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 4, 2010

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Mildred ``Billie'' Frauman who passed away on January 25, 2010.
  Mrs. Frauman was always conscious of the community around her and 
never faltered in her civic duty. She was born in 1921 and received 
degrees from the University of Chicago and Oklahoma University, and 
after settling in Dallas she became an advocate for racial tolerance 
and understanding in a city that was becoming increasingly diverse. She 
served as the area director of the American Jewish Committee and was 
later honored by this group with its Community Relations Achievement 
Award. Additionally, she was an officer on the board of Temple Emanu-El 
and served as its Sisterhood president.
  One of the most remarkable things about Mrs. Frauman was her ability 
to confront difficult situations with strength, ease, and grace. At a 
racially volatile time in Dallas, she conducted several workshops for 
the city of Dallas, the Dallas Police Department, and the Dallas 
Independent School District on ways to meet the challenges of change in 
a diverse community. This service benefitted Dallas immensely and 
helped to make it a more understanding and cosmopolitan city.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my fellow colleagues to join me today in 
recognizing Mrs. Frauman whose work and commitment to Dallas will never 
be forgotten.

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