[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 18 (Thursday, January 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E95]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF FRANCES GRICE

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                           HON. PETE AGUILAR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 25, 2018

  Mr. AGUILAR. Mr. Speaker, today it is my distinct privilege to pay 
tribute to the life of Frances Grice. Frances was a beloved member of 
my community who committed her life to the people of the Inland Empire. 
Frances believed whole-heartedly that every person, regardless of skin 
color, religion or economic status, deserved to be treated equally, and 
with respect and compassion.
   A civil rights leader and longtime advocate for racial equality, 
Frances led the charge to desegregate public schools in San Bernardino, 
California. As a cofounder of the Community League of Mothers, Frances 
became a voice for the African-American community in the San Bernardino 
region, and used her tenacity and compassion to represent the interests 
of one of the area's most under-represented populations.
   Frances later founded Operation Second Chance, a training program to 
help young people in the Inland Empire gain work experience and become 
economically independent. Her students still remember her fondly, and 
her dedication to those who were in need made a lasting difference in 
the lives of countless young people across the Inland Empire.
   Sadly, Frances passed away last month. I speak on behalf of the 
entire Inland Empire community when I say our region is devastated by 
this loss, and that her contributions to making our community a better 
place to live will never be forgotten.

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