[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 32 (Monday, February 29, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H1035]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 REMEMBERING DR. MARGUERITA WASHINGTON

  (Mr. ASHFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. ASHFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today saddened by the passing of a 
true public servant, Dr. Marguerita Washington, the long-time publisher 
of the Omaha Star newspaper.
  When the Omaha Star began in 1938, it focused on printing positive 
news and being a champion for African American progress. When Dr. 
Washington succeeded her aunt, Mildred Brown, in running the paper, she 
successfully carried this responsibility for over three decades, making 
the Omaha Star a national landmark.
  Dr. Washington was a robust and principled voice for social justice. 
Through the Omaha Star, she enlightened the public on a variety of 
matters, including health care, jobs, and education.
  Her advocacy has garnered many well-deserved accolades and awards, 
including recognition by this body in the Congressional Record. She 
devoted her life to serving the citizens of Omaha, Nebraska, and the 
impact of her efforts will endure for generations to come.
  May God bless Marguerita Washington. May her memory strengthen and 
comfort all who mourn this remarkable woman.

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