[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1497]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  INTRODUCTION OF THE DESIGNATION OF THE ``JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD 
                             POST OFFICE''

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                            HON. JANICE HAHN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, as you know, here in Washington we have the 
unique opportunity to work for the citizens of this great nation and 
provide positive change in the lives of many. Together we work for the 
good of our communities, and in the process we cross paths with some 
remarkable leaders.
  Today I am introducing a bill that will recognize the life of one of 
those very special leaders of our time, the late Congresswoman Juanita 
Millender-McDonald, by designating a facility of the United States 
Postal Service in my district as the ``Juanita Millender-McDonald Post 
Office.''
  Rep. Millender-McDonald was a pillar in many of the communities I 
represent. She was a resilient public servant who was deeply loved by 
her community first as an educator, then as program coordinator for a 
nonprofit fighting gender issues, and finally as a beloved elected 
official. Undaunted by the work to be done, Rep. Millender-McDonald 
took charge of her opportunity to serve and became the first African 
American woman to be named Chairwoman of the House Committee on 
Administration. She was also an active member of the Congressional 
Black Caucus and served over a decade in the House of Representatives.
  An exemplary piece of her legacy was her work to better the lives of 
not just those here at home but internationally as well. Her work to 
aid victims of genocide and human trafficking serves as a testament to 
her dedication to creating a better world. Millender-McDonald worked 
tirelessly for her constituents, taking only a week of leave before she 
succumbed to cancer.
  By designating a United States Postal Service facility in my district 
as the ``Juanita Millender-McDonald Post Office,'' we honor an 
exemplary woman with an incredible public service record that I hope 
will further serve as inspiration for the community which I serve--the 
same community which so revered her.

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