[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 80 (Thursday, May 31, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E918]
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           THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MARILYN (KK) AUGBURN SHARP

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                            HON. MIKE PENCE

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 31, 2012

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
an icon in her hometown of Muncie, Ind. Following a battle with 
pancreatic cancer, Marilyn (KK) Augburn Sharp passed away earlier this 
month.
  Marilyn earned a degree in English from DePauw University in 1963 and 
a master's in journalism from Ball State University in 1974. In between 
her time at DePauw and Ball State, Marilyn lived in New York, where she 
served on the editorial staff of The New Yorker magazine. She later 
worked in publicity and advertising and volunteered with a Little 
League team in Harlem.
  After spending time in New York, Marilyn returned to the Hoosier 
state and married Phil Sharp in 1972. Phil Sharp later served as U.S. 
Representative for the then-Second District of Indiana from 1974 1994.
  Marilyn will be remembered for her incredible work ethic and as a 
champion of social justice. Her heart for helping people was evident to 
those who knew her.
  She authored three novels, including Sunflower, Masterstroke, and 
Falseface. Her other interests included painting and reading.
  Marilyn is survived by her sons, Jeremy and Justin, her daughter-in-
law, Elizabeth Pika Sharp, and her husband Phil Sharp.
  Her presence and lively spirit will certainly be missed, but her 
legacy of advocacy and love will live on.

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