[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 107 (Wednesday, July 24, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1128]
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                     IN TRIBUTE TO DR. SARAH MOTEN

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                         HON. DONNA F. EDWARDS

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 24, 2013

  Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 
life and work of Dr. Sarah Moten, a woman who dedicated her life to 
furthering the causes of education and development in Africa. Dr. Moten 
passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Dr. Moten will be missed, but her 
legacy lives on in the lives of those she touched through her work. Her 
prolific career in federal and international agencies and organizations 
serves as an inspiration for all of us who strive to impact others' 
lives in a positive way.
  Dr. Sarah Moten was an accomplished academic. She earned a Bachelor's 
degree in Elementary Education from Hampton University, a Master's in 
Education, Guidance, and Counseling from George Washington University, 
and a Doctorate in Education, Administration and Supervision from Clark 
Atlanta University. She was awarded honorary doctorates from Elizabeth 
City State University, Chicago State University, and the University of 
Massachusetts Boston. Dr. Moten also served as the Director of 
International Affairs at the University of the District of Columbia.
  Dr. Moten was dedicated to uplifting children in Africa through 
education, with particular regard to equal access to education for 
girls. In her decades-long career, Dr. Moten worked tirelessly as 
Country Director in Swaziland, Kenya and Sierra Leone and also as 
Special Assistant to the Africa Director for the U.S. Peace Corps. In 
addition, Dr. Moten served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
International Refugee Assistance at the Department of State. She also 
served as Special Assistant to the President Emerita for the National 
Council of Negro Women, the Coordinator of the Education Democracy 
Development Initiative for Africa, and the Chief for the U.S. Agency 
for International Development's Africa Bureau Office of Sustainable 
Development, Education Division, among other notable positions.
  Dr. Moten's continuous work on areas including education, refugee 
affairs, diplomacy, and economic development influenced countless lives 
and earned her a reputation as one of the greatest champions for 
Africa.
  For her work, Dr. Sarah Moten was awarded the Medal of Freedom by the 
Foundation for Democracy in Africa, the Worldwide Award for Women in 
Education and Government by Swarthmore College, the Outstanding 
Partners in Education Award by World Education, the Distinguished 
Leadership Award from Boston University's African Presidential Archives 
and Research Center, and the John L. Withers Memorial Award from USAID, 
among other distinguished recognitions.
  During this time of bereavement, I hope all who grieve find comfort 
and peace in remembering the profound impact Dr. Moten had on so many. 
Dr. Moten will live on through those who knew her and through those who 
were touched by her work.
  Mr. Speaker, today we remember and celebrate the life of a generous 
and remarkable woman. I send my thoughts and prayers to all who knew 
Dr. Sarah Moten and all who mourn her loss.

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