[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 46 (Thursday, March 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E327-E328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING CONGRESSWOMAN MARCY KAPTUR, THE LONGEST SERVING WOMAN IN THE 
         HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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                               speech of

                          HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 14, 2018

  Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate my 
good friend from Ohio, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur.
  On this historic occasion--as Marcy becomes the longest-serving woman 
in the history of this House--I am honored to stand by her side.
  As Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I have seen 
firsthand the personal passion Marcy brings to protecting democracy and 
freedom around the globe.
  Nowhere is this more evident than in her work on behalf of the people 
of Ukraine and the diaspora here in America.
  As co-chair of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, she has been a 
tireless advocate for the democratic transition in Ukraine--and 
especially championing the rights of Ukrainian women. She has sponsored 
legislation supporting freedom and human rights in Ukraine, in addition 
to promoting the important role that women play in Ukraine's economy.
  This is because Marcy understands the critical role that Ukrainian 
women can and must play in their country's future--as educators, 
leaders, entrepreneurs, and peacemakers.
  Likewise, she wants to see more opportunity for women all around the 
world. I am particularly grateful for her support for my Committee's 
efforts to ensure that women and girls are empowered by, and included 
in, U.S. diplomatic efforts abroad, including legislation to promote 
the inclusion of women in peace negotiations and peacekeeping efforts. 
Marcy has also long been supportive of the Committee's efforts to 
promote girls' access to education.
  Here in the United States, of course, Marcy has proven her commitment 
to promoting women's rights. I am proud to join her in sponsoring the 
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act, aptly numbered, H.R. 19. 
Alongside our good friend from New York, Carolyn Maloney, we are, as 
Marcy put it, seeking ``to record the history of over half of our 
citizenry in a way that brings them into full view.''

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  I have no doubt that when we succeed in building the first National 
Women's History Museum, Marcy Kaptur will be prominently represented.
  Marcy is an inspiration to women and girls across the country who 
aspire to lead--who aspire to participate in their democracy.
  I am proud to have partnered with her on these and so many other 
issues, and am thankful for her years of service.

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