[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 2 (Friday, January 4, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E15]
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                        IN HONOR OF CAROL WALTER

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 4, 2013

  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Carol Walter of the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness 
(CCEH). A tireless advocate for our State's most vulnerable citizens, 
Carol passed away on Thursday, December 27th.
  Carol's dedication to people and service was apparent in her 
extensive achievements and contributions to our State. She began her 
career working in shelters in many of the largest communities across 
the State. Displaying a knack for leadership and an entrepreneurial 
spirit, Carol moved on to the Connecticut Aids Resource Coalition where 
she founded the National Working Positive Coalition. She became 
director of CCEH in 2006.
  While heading the Coalition, she helped institute greater 
coordination of services among nonprofits, managed the annual Point-In-
Time homeless census, and led the State in rapid re-housing and shelter 
diversion strategies. Carol's years of dedication and tireless hard 
work impacted countless lives across our State. Due in large degree to 
Carol's leadership statewide, there has been historic progress made in 
the effort to combat homelessness in Connecticut's Second Congressional 
District.
  Carol's passing marks an irreplaceable loss for our community, for 
the fight against homelessness, and the battle to provide justice for 
underserved communities. Carol leaves behind a lasting legacy of 
passionate service to those in need. I ask my colleagues to join me 
today in honoring Carol's life and accomplishments.

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