[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 13, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING DR. CASSANDRA NEWBY-ALEXANDER FOR RECEIVING THE TIDEWATER 
                       CHAPTER HUMANITARIAN AWARD

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                          HON. ELAINE G. LURIA

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 2019

  Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Dr. 
Cassandra Newby-Alexander on receiving the 2019 Humanitarian Award for 
the Tidewater Chapter of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. 
This is an amazing accomplishment.
  This award recognizes Dr. Newby-Alexander's lifetime of service and 
commitment to the promotion of respect among people of diverse 
backgrounds. Her thought-provoking books, such as Virginia Waterways 
and the Underground Railroad, have educated many on the importance of 
the Underground Railroad for freedom seekers in our state. Dr. Newby-
Alexander's input on the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Virginia Law 
Foundation, and the Historical Commission of the Supreme Court of 
Virginia is invaluable.
  Dr. Newby-Alexander's work shows her dedication to strengthening 
bonds among people of different racial, ethnic, and religious 
backgrounds. I am proud to honor and recognize Dr. Newby-Alexander's 
leadership and the role she plays in making our community a better 
place. The Tidewater Region has significantly benefited from her 
presence.

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