[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 26 (Friday, February 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E180]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR OF LINDA HORAN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

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                           HON. ANN M. KUSTER

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 12, 2016

  Ms. KUSTER. Mr. Speaker, today we honor Ms. Linda Horan, of Alstead, 
New Hampshire, a ``tenacious labor leader'' and an ``advocate for the 
people.'' I was deeply saddened to hear the tragic news that Ms. Horan 
lost her battle to cancer. My thoughts and prayers, along with those of 
the entire Granite State, are with Ms. Horan's family and friends 
during this difficult time.
  Through her dedicated service as a social justice activist and 
advocate, she made her family, her state, and her nation proud. As her 
IBEW 2320 colleagues so eloquently summarized, ``Sister Horan will 
forever be in our hearts and her memory will live on in our spirit as 
we continue to fight for the rights of workers and people everywhere in 
our attempt to channel her eternal drive for equality.''
  The greatest tribute we can provide for Linda Horan is to continue to 
remember her passion and drive, and to celebrate her life by combatting 
injustices. Her contributions will not be soon forgotten, as her 
beloved union's scholarship fund now carries her name. Hopefully, this 
will inspire future generations to follow in her footsteps and continue 
strengthening civic life in New Hampshire. We owe our deepest gratitude 
to Linda Horan for helping to make the Granite State a better place for 
us all to live. In responding to such tragedies, our community comes 
together and shows its capacity for resilience and strength.