[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 129 (Thursday, September 26, 2013)]
[House]
[Pages H5835-H5836]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN REMEMBRANCE OF HARRIET HOWARD

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Tennessee (Mr. DesJarlais) for 5 minutes.

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  Mr. DesJARLAIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Harriet 
Howard, a great Tennessean who recently passed away.
  Harriet Howard, of Rutherford County, is known throughout our 
community for her tireless efforts on behalf of our military veterans. 
Not only did Harriet devote countless hours to volunteer work; she 
helped ensure that veterans in our State have access to the care they 
need and deserve.
  Harriet launched a well-known public communications campaign that led 
to female veterans receiving quality medical coverage. She set up a 
petition drive to prevent the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in 
Rutherford County from closing. Today, the hospital remains open as a 
direct result of her efforts. Finally, she raised more than $125,000 
for the Tennessee Fisher House for a new facility in Murfreesboro. 
Harriet also served her country in the military as a Navy clerk for 
more than 39 years.
  Our State owes an immeasurable debt of gratitude to Ms. Howard. I 
know she is missed by countless veterans and their families.

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