[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 107 (Friday, July 10, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1034-E1035]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF JUDY STUDEBAKER WARREN

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                          HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 10, 2015

  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
of a beloved friend, Judy Studebaker Warren. Judy, of the famous 
Studebaker automobile family, was a vibrant, caring, and passionate 
individual. Her love of life and contagious smile had a rippling effect 
of positivity on everyone around her. Sadly, after an almost two year 
battle with cancer, Judy passed away on July 5, 2015. It is my 
privilege to honor her extraordinary life on the floor of the United 
States House of Representatives.
  A lifelong Hoosier, Judy grew up in Logansport, Indiana and graduated 
from Logansport High School. After high school she earned her 
bachelor's degree in sociology from Indiana University, where she was a 
proud member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority and later became an active 
member of the Indiana University Alumni Association. She also served as 
President of the Junior League of Indianapolis, an organization she 
loved that benefitted from her energy and talents. Whether it was 
planning a fundraising gala for the Junior League or hosting a tailgate 
at an Indiana University football game, Judy was a gracious and amazing 
hostess who brought joy to everyone around her.
  Judy's love of community and commitment to volunteering extended well 
beyond the Junior League of Indianapolis. She was the founding member 
of the Indianapolis Chapter of D.A.R.E. in the Pike Township School 
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and created many inaugural events, including ArtSparkle for the 
Indianapolis Art Center, the Tribute for the Indiana State Museum, and 
REV to benefit Methodist Health Foundation.
  She also had extensive board participation, serving on the boards of 
the Indianapolis Art Center, Indiana State Museum, Championship Auto 
Racing Auxiliary, The National Art Museum of Sports, The Oaks Academy, 
and Ballet Internationale, to name a few. Her other affiliations 
include the Governor's Residence Commission, St. Margaret's Hospital 
Guild, American Cancer Society Guild, Presidents Roundtable, Indiana 
Children's Wish Fund's Ball and Spotlight, and Keep Indianapolis 
Beautiful. She was cause-oriented and loved a challenge; give her a 
goal and she was a fundraising machine. But most of all, she always had 
fun--and made sure everyone else did, too.
  Judy was an innovator and the Hoosier community was her beneficiary. 
She brought so much good to the City of Indianapolis, and her hard work 
did not go unnoticed. After she completed her Junior League of 
Indianapolis Presidency Mayor Bart Peterson named June 4, 2003 as Judy 
Warren Day in the City of Indianapolis. She also received Governor 
Daniels' Distinguished Hoosier Award in 2006 and Indianapolis Mayor 
Greg Ballard's Community Achievement Award in 2010.
  Judy was an embodiment of all that is kind and generous. Judy is and 
always will be an inspiration to me. Her grace, bravery, and spirit 
will live on through those whose lives she touched. She is survived by 
her husband, Brick; son, Clay, and his wife Stasha; her mother, Vera; 
and her beloved grandchildren, Katie and Ethan. She is also survived by 
her stepson, Ryan, and his wife, Elizabeth; and their children, Elijiah 
Brick (E.B.), Martha Claire and George Taylor Warren. Judy Warren is an 
example of a great American woman who throughout her lifetime served 
her family, her friends, and community with passion and love.

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