[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E645]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TIM CARPENTER: A FIGHTER FOR JUSTICE

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                       HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 30, 2014

  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I want to join today with so many who 
are remembering the life of Tim Carpenter, a life-long advocate for 
social, economic and environmental justice.
  Tim was a believer and an activist. He believed that we could create 
a world where every person has the right to quality health care, to a 
clean environment, to a good job, and to peace. And he knew the only 
way to achieve that just society is to empower people to take action.
  Tim's activism took many forms. As co-founder of Progressive 
Democrats of America, he helped design and implement an ``inside-
outside'' strategy that allowed people around the country to advocate 
with their elected officials and gave members of Congress real insight 
into the daily challenges facing our constituents. He didn't just talk 
about problems, he pushed for solutions--expanding voting rights, 
winning health care for all, and investing in people.
  Tim made the most of his too-short life. There wasn't a progressive 
fight where you couldn't find Tim--strategizing, organizing, and 
mentoring new recruits to the cause. Tim was tough as nails when it 
came to pushing for results, but he was also a gentle and kind soul who 
connected personally to each person he met.
  Tim will be greatly missed, but he has left us a powerful legacy by 
teaching us never to stop pushing our progressive principles through 
practical and effective organizing.
  I offer my deep condolences to Tim's family, friends and fellow 
organizers.

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