[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 114 (Monday, July 30, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1349]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. MAE B. WRIGHT

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 30, 2012

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in honoring the life of Dr. Mae B. Wright. 
She was an inspirational teacher, mentor, and tireless servant in the 
District of Columbia and the D.C. public school system for over 47 
years. As a dedicated member of the Washington community, she pioneered 
advancements in educational achievement and spiritual guidance for 
countless individuals through her service as a minister, teacher, and 
advisor.
  Mother Wright, as she was fondly known, served as a teacher and 
business leader by profession. She was dedicated not only to educating 
students through the school system, but she believed in education 
through the principles of faith. She co-founded a support ministry 
called People inspiring People, PIP, with her husband, Raefield Wright, 
with the goal of helping others find peace, prosperity, and balance in 
their everyday lives.
  Born in Kershaw County, South Carolina, in 1937, her parents 
instilled in her the importance of self-respect, hard work, integrity, 
and perseverance. Dr. Wright received her Bachelor of Arts and Master 
of Arts degrees from Minors Teachers College, which is currently the 
University of the District of Columbia. She also received graduate-
level training in psychology and business administration.
  Dr. Wright will be remembered as a person who always put people first 
and partnered with them to find peace, especially in the midst of the 
most challenging circumstances. She was always available, night or day, 
to help one work through a problem or provide a listening ear.
  I ask the House to join me in honoring the life of Dr. Mae B. Wright.

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