[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 174 (Friday, October 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1455]
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             IN MEMORY OF JANE LOUISE ``THE MAYOR'' GLOVER

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 26, 2018

  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Jane 
Louise Glover who passed away far too soon. She was only 71 years old.
  Jane, a Nebraska native, made a name for herself in New London, CT. 
After graduating from Peru State College, she obtained her master's 
degree in library science from the University of Rhode Island before 
beginning her career in service of the city of New London. Jane got her 
start as a librarian and media specialist in New London public schools 
and libraries. Jane eventually went on to become president/government 
relations coordinator for the Connecticut Education Association.
  Jane, who served five terms on the city council and three on the 
school board, including one as president, was elected New London's 
mayor three times by her fellow councilors.
  In 2007, after a sixteen-year stint in elected public service, Jane 
attempted to retire and pass the torch of leadership off to the next 
generation. However, that retirement turned out to be a mere hiatus. In 
2011, when New London elected Daryl Justin Finizio as its first 
permanent mayor in 90 years, Jane was brought back to the helm, this 
time as the new mayor's chief administration officer. Mayor Finizio 
needed someone to show him the ropes, and who better than the woman who 
had already done the job three times? Jane's expertise and historical 
knowledge of city politics was unrivaled.
  Always proud of New London's diversity, Jane was also a great 
advocate of the arts and culture. She served on the board of the Garde 
Arts Center and was a co-founder of the Kente Cultural Center where she 
served as executive director. The center worked to fill a gap in the 
lack of cultural activities for people of color--specifically children 
in the geographical area. Jane was also president of the missionary 
department at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, assisting those in 
need of food and shelter.
  I had the honor of getting to know Jane when she and I served as 
delegates to the 1988 Democratic National Convention, and we've 
remained friends ever since. Having seen, up close, Jane's passionate 
belief in public service and helping others, she had a unique ability 
to take a pragmatic approach when advocating for people and the 
community. She truly understood that the goal of public service was to 
get results.
  Jane was a remarkable woman who wore many hats during her time on 
this Earth. New London would not be the inclusive community it is today 
without her energy, dedication, acumen, and passion. Colleagues, please 
join me in extending our condolences to Jane's friends and family as 
well as the whole New London community, who have lost a beloved 
trailblazer and public servant.

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