[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 52 (Thursday, March 29, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E506]
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               A TRIBUTE TO CHRISTINE JACKSON WASHINGTON

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2012

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of 
Mrs. Christine Jackson Washington, who died last week. She was the wife 
of the deceased Father Paul Washington, the long time, much revered 
rector of the Episcopal Church of the Advocate, and an internationally 
recognized peace and rights activist.
  But, Mrs. Washington was also a community change agent. She founded 
the non-profit Advocate Community Development Corporation, a 
neighborhood-based community development corporation that provided 
affordable housing and social services to the residents of North 
Philadelphia. The bedrock of her family, Mrs. Washington sang on the 
choir, taught Sunday school, and helped out at the church's food 
kitchen that fed more for more than 350 people daily.
  However, beyond all of these responsibilities and accomplishments 
Mrs. Washington is remembered for his kindness, gentleness, and 
graciousness. We were all blessed to have known her and we cherish her 
memory.

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