[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 122 (Wednesday, September 12, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1501-E1502]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MRS. ALOYSIA FOUCHE

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 12, 2012

  Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
extraordinary career of Mrs. Aloysia Fouche, owner and CEO of Fouche's 
Hudson Funeral Home, Inc., as she is awarded a 2012 Living Legends of 
Funeral Service award from the One Hundred Black Women of Funeral 
Service Organization.
  A trailblazer in the funeral business for nearly three decades, Mrs. 
Fouche transitioned into the funeral profession after the passing of 
her late husband and founder of the Funeral Home, Mr. Aramis Fouche. At 
a time when African-American women business owners were few and far 
between, Mrs. Fouche achieved her five-year business plan within two 
years. She brought greater financial solvency and extensive facility 
improvements to the business,

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which continues to thrive today--in spite of a difficult economic 
climate.
  Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home continues to be a source of pride in the 
Bay Area, serving our local African-American community with diligence 
and personalized care. A former educator, with a master's degree in 
Curriculum Development, Mrs. Fouche was also a fearless principal, as 
well as a celebrated teacher and instructor of media studies. Among her 
numerous accolades and associations, Mrs. Fouche was named Teacher of 
the Year, oversaw many of her students' award-winning animation films, 
and produced a weekly television program for parents to enhance their 
children's at-home learning.
  In addition to her proud membership with the One Hundred Black Women 
of Funeral Service Organization, Mrs. Fouche is active in NFD&MA, Alpha 
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Friends of Father Augustine Tolton, and Phi Delta 
Kappa National Fraternity. Mrs. Fouche has also spent countless hours 
supporting and volunteering for local organizations aiding the 
underserved through food assistance, education scholarships, veterans 
services, faith ministries and AIDS awareness and prevention. She has 
also traveled the world extensively and counts tennis and dance among 
her hobbies.
  As Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home management, staff and supporters look 
forward to its centennial anniversary in 2014, the receipt of Mrs. 
Fouche's Living Legends honor is timely and well-deserved. Thank you to 
all of the One Hundred Black Women of Funeral Service for being leaders 
in your communities and for providing families dignity, closure and 
excellent care.
  On behalf of California's 9th Congressional District, Mrs. Aloysia 
Fouche, I salute you. Your many years of service have made an indelible 
mark in our community. Thank you for your continued work, and best 
wishes to you and your loved ones in the years to come.

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