[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 140 (Monday, September 28, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1376]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                  MOURNING THE PASSING OF ESTHER GOLAR

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 28, 2015

  Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, Esther Golar was called 
home by the Lord on Monday, September 21, 2015 at age 71. Esther was 
born in Chicago, Illinois and was educated here including attending 
college at Malcolm X; and she was a member of Trinity United Church of 
Christ. Esther devoted her adult life to a tireless quest for social 
and economic justice; and she worked with Alternative Policing 
Strategy, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago and Robert Fulton 
Elementary Local School Council. In 2006, Esther was appointed to 
represent the people of District 6 of the Illinois State House of 
Representatives and was first elected in 2006 to the Illinois House and 
re-elected again in each election since and she was known and loved as 
one of the kindest and most compassionate elected officials in 
Illinois, a woman who used her powerful voice and enduring passion to 
selflessly champion for her constituents.
  Esther leaves to mourn her passing her daughter: Tiffany Golar; and 
grandchildren Briana Golar, Toni Thomas, Ananda Thomas and Jayden 
Golar, along with a massive host of friends and co-workers.
  Now, therefore be it resolved, that we deeply mourn the passing of 
our dear friend Esther Golar; and be it further resolved, that we 
express to her family, friends and all who knew her, our appreciation, 
admiration and respect for her life and works and we commend her soul 
to the Almighty God for peaceful repose.

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