[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E201]
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                       HONORING GRACE H. DANIELS

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2016

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
late Grace H. Daniels for her service to the city of Philadelphia. A 
force in Philadelphia politics and an unwavering advocate for 
Philadelphia's African American community from the late 1940s until her 
death in 1980, Grace's lifetime of service to the people of 
Philadelphia will be recognized this month when 46th Street is renamed 
Grace H. Daniels Way in her honor.
  Shortly after becoming one of the first African-American women to 
graduate from Duke University, Grace came to Philadelphia in the 1940s 
with her husband Otis and their large family. Settling into their new 
home on 46th Street, Grace quickly became active in the community and 
as a parent of nine children in the Philadelphia School District.
  It should be no surprise that Grace's desire to help better her 
community led her to develop an interest in politics. She was elected 
Democratic Committeewoman of Philadelphia's 44th Ward in 1947. She 
later became chairperson of the 44th Ward in 1967 and a member of the 
Democrat State Committee in 1977, positions she would hold until her 
death in 1980. During her time in Philadelphia politics, Grace 
developed a reputation as a loyal and dedicated leader who always paid 
close attention to the needs of her constituents.
  Although she is no longer with us, Grace left behind an enduring 
legacy of strong leadership and activism. She is an important part of 
Philadelphia's history and I am proud that 46th Street will be renamed 
in her honor.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
help me in honoring the life and memory of Grace H. Daniels.

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