[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 167 (Thursday, November 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1991]
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                        TRIBUTE TO HOWARD WOLPE

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 3, 2011

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute 
to the life of one of my House colleagues, Howard Wolpe. Congressman 
Wolpe was a former chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Africa 
Subcommittee and senior adviser for Africa to two Democratic 
presidents, who died last week at his home in Saugatuck, Michigan.
  Congressman Wolpe, who represented Michigan in Congress from 1979-
1992, was a leading anti-apartheid campaigner and advocate for Africa. 
As Subcommittee chair for 10 years, he sponsored the Comprehensive 
Anti-apartheid Act of 1986, which imposed sanctions against South 
Africa, and passed despite President Ronald Reagan's veto. Congressman 
Wolpe also spearheaded a comprehensive overhaul of American assistance 
to Africa, winning passage of the African Famine Recovery and 
Development Act and creating the African Development Foundation.
  Congressman Wolpe also served as President Bill Clinton's special 
envoy to Africa's Great Lakes Region. He helped mediate an end to 
conflicts in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which 
killed and uprooted large numbers of civilians. He served as director 
of the Africa Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for 
Scholars and returned to government service as special adviser to 
President Barrack Obama.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Congressman Wolpe. I appreciate his dedication to this nation and to 
the peace in Africa. He will truly be missed.

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