[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1016]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING LINDY BOGGS ON HER 95TH BIRTHDAY

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 1, 2011

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to the legacy of an exceptional public servant, Lindy Boggs. 
The former Congresswoman and Ambassador celebrated her 95th birthday 
earlier this year.
  As the first women elected to Congress from Louisiana, Lindy Boggs 
served as a Member of the House of Representatives for 17 years. 
However, her political involvement and dedication to public service 
began long before that election. Lindy Boggs was greatly involved in 
the political campaigns and Congressional work of her late-husband, 
Hale Boggs. Following his presumed death in 1973, Lindy Boggs was 
elected to his seat and went on to represent the 2nd Congressional 
District of Louisiana with distinction. Congresswoman Boggs helped 
cofound the Congressional Women's Caucus and played an instrumental 
role in creating the Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. 
Known for compassion and kindness, Lindy Boggs was a leader in the 
halls of Congress, and served as a strong proponent of economic and 
social equality for women and girls.
  Following her retirement from Congress, Lindy Boggs went on to serve 
as Ambassador to the Vatican. Throughout her career, Lindy Boggs has 
remained extremely dedicated to her family. The success of her children 
is a testament to that dedication.
  Although I did not have the honor of serving in the House with 
Congresswoman Boggs, her leadership and legacy have left their mark for 
every women in Congress. Lindy Boggs has served this country with honor 
and I wish her well on the occasion of her 95th birthday.