[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 50 (Thursday, April 7, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E663]
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           IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH ``MOTHER LIZ'' ANN SAMUELS

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                           HON. KEITH ELLISON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 7, 2011

  Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mourn the passing of Civil 
rights activist, leader, and community advocate Elizabeth Ann Samuels. 
Elizabeth Samuels was known by those in the community of North 
Minneapolis as ``Mother Liz'' for her nurturing and strong demeanor and 
as a champion of human and civil rights.
  A longtime resident of North Minneapolis, Mother Liz graduated from 
North High School and attended Augsburg College. Mother Liz served her 
neighborhood and the African American community in a number of key 
civic posts. For example, she spent many years as Director of the 
American Red Cross in North Minneapolis and also worked for the 
Coalition of Black Churches, the African American Leadership Summit, 
and the Willard Homewood Organization.
  Mother Liz was deeply dedicated to her friends, family, and community 
and touched the lives of many people through her work, volunteering, 
and care-giving. I ask that we remember the spirit and passion for 
equality and peace that Mother Liz helped shape in the Minneapolis 
community.

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