[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1098]
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                   IN LOVING MEMORY OF CAFFIE GREENE

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                           HON. MAXINE WATERS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 2010

  Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I submit the following: To Penny, Raymond, 
Steve and the family of Caffie Greene, please accept my heartfelt 
condolences for the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother, and my 
friend, Caffie Greene.
  Caffie was a brilliant community activist, one of a handful of strong 
African American women who used their God-given talents to speak up for 
the least of these. She fought alongside the women of South Los Angeles 
who led the struggle for justice and equality for so many years. Women 
such as Lillian Mobley, Mary Henry, Johnnie Mae Tillman, Catherine 
Germany, and Nola Carter.
  Caffie was outspoken, confrontational, and fearless. She had the 
ability to influence politicians and elected officials with her strong 
organizing skills. She had the capability to articulate the pain and 
concerns of poor people; and she never hesitated to show up to meetings 
at the school board, city hall, press conferences or anywhere else she 
needed to be.
  I know we will all miss Caffie, her strength and unique brilliance. 
But we must continue her work and honor her legacy which I hope will 
inspire and motivate a new generation of leaders to dedicate their 
lives in the service of others as she did. May she rest in peace.

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