[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   THE OCCASION OF FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF UNVEILING OF SOJOURNER TRUTH 
                                MEMORIAL

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                         HON. LAURA RICHARDSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 28, 2010

  Ms. RICHARDSON. Madam Speaker, what does the unveiling of the 
Sojourner Truth Memorial in the U.S. Capitol mean to me?
  I feel extraordinarily proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of 
the unveiling of the memorial to Sojourner Truth in the United States 
Capitol. I am inspired by the legacy of Sojourner Truth, who was born a 
slave and overcame daunting odds to become one of the most influential 
figures in both the women's rights movement and the African-American 
struggle for equality.
  The existence of such an eloquent memorial statue in her honor in the 
U.S. Capitol ensures that her legacy will never be forgotten. Lawmakers 
and visitors alike will be reminded of her spirit, dedication and 
courage each time they pass by her memorial. Just as Sojourner Truth 
paved the way for so many who came after her, this memorial reminds all 
visitors and those who work and serve here that the fight for freedom 
is hard fought but worth the victory.

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