[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 139 (Tuesday, October 8, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1458]
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                   HONORING THE MEMORY OF JOYCE BLACK

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 8, 2013

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend Joyce 
Black, who passed away on Friday, October 4, 2013. I wish I could be at 
the funeral today to be with her husband Stanley and the rest of her 
family, but my congressional responsibilities keep me in Washington.
   Joyce lived a truly remarkable life. She was involved with numerous 
charitable and civic organizations, including the American Diabetes 
Association, City of Hope, Stop Cancer, Vista Del Mar, Israel Bonds, 
the Jewish Federation, the L.A. Jewish Home, the L.A. Opera, Cedars 
Sinai Medical Center, and the Temple of the Arts. In fact, earlier this 
month, Joyce and Stanley made a special donation to Children's Hospital 
Los Angeles that will fund research and clinical care programs at the 
hospital. Joyce was devoted to providing the best medical care to our 
children.
   I extend my sincerest condolences to Stanley, her son Jack, and 
daughters Jill and Janis. Married for 57 years, Stanley and Joyce's 
partnership was truly inspirational. Joyce leaves behind a remarkable 
legacy of kindness and generosity that will impact not only those who 
were lucky enough to meet her, but future generations to come.

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