[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 13, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2704]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                      REMEMBERING LOUISE SLAUGHTER

  (Mr. MORELLE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MORELLE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues in 
paying tribute to my dear friend and predecessor, Louise Slaughter.
  As evidenced by the many laudatory statements being made today, 
Louise's contributions to this institution were immeasurable. Louise 
left a remarkable legacy:
  The only woman to chair the Rules Committee;
  A stalwart for women and children;
  A leader who was instrumental in passing landmark healthcare 
legislation.
  But what I remember most about Louise and what was at the heart of 
all her accomplishments is how much she cared for her friends and for 
her community.
  Louise was my dear friend not only on the best of days, like when she 
encouraged me to run for my first elective office or celebrated with me 
when I was chosen to be the majority leader of the New York State 
Assembly, but also on the most difficult of days.
  When my daughter Lauren passed away, Louise was there that afternoon 
spending hours at my house with our family. That is just who she was.
  She had one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know. I am better for 
having known her, and I know that our entire country is better for her 
many years of dedicated service.
  May you rest in peace, Louise Slaughter.

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