[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 109 (Monday, June 26, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E902]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF MARCIA D. GREENBERGER AND NANCY DUFF 
                                CAMPBELL

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                           HON. NANCY PELOSI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 26, 2017

  Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the bold and visionary 
leadership of Marcia D. Greenberger and Nancy Duff Campbell, co-
founders and co-presidents of the National Women's Law Center (NWLC). 
Exceptional lawyers, shrewd strategists, and formidable coalition-
builders, they retire after five decades on the frontlines of virtually 
every major advance for women and girls in this nation.
  One of Marcia and Duffy's greatest legacies is the persistent 
leadership of the National Women's Law Center, the legal advocacy 
organization they co-founded and co-directed--pioneering progress for 
women and girls at a moment of landmark new legal and legislative 
victories for women's rights.
  Under Marcia and Duffy's leadership, the NWLC grew into one of 
America's most formidable and effective organizations for advancing 
women's rights and opportunities.
  Guided by their leadership, the NWLC will continue to honor their 
founders through strategic, effective and groundbreaking advocacy for a 
new generation of women and girls. Beyond the Center, the many female, 
and male, advocates who have been mentored and supported by Marcia and 
Duffy over the years continue to carry forward their vision.
  Marcia's induction to the national Women's Hall of Fame at Seneca 
Falls, NY in 2015 was a fitting honor for an extraordinary person who 
has earned a place in the pantheon of champions for America's women. 
Duffy has been rightly honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from 
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for her ``efforts on 
behalf of America's children.'' These awards are just two of the many 
recognitions they have received for their leadership.
  It has been my honor to work with Marcia and Duffy for three decades 
and witness first hand their dedication and commitment. On behalf of 
their many friends in Congress, I commend Marcia D. Greenberger and 
Nancy Duff Campbell for lifetimes of transformational service for the 
women of this country and wish them well in all their future endeavors.

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