[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 1, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E521]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING BARBARA BOYD'S SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY ON HER 90TH 
                                BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2019

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Barbara 
Boyd on her 90th birthday.
  Barbara is a living legend in the Indianapolis community, and this 
milestone birthday is the perfect opportunity to recognize her 
distinguished career in journalism. A true trailblazer in the 
Indianapolis media market, Barbara was the first African-American 
female to report and anchor television news in our city. Her impressive 
career lasted twenty-five years at Channel 6 news, earning her a spot 
in both the National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame and 
the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame.
  She is famously known for a groundbreaking piece highlighting her own 
struggle with breast cancer in which she addressed the television 
audience from a hospital bed after undergoing a mastectomy. Barbara was 
a strong advocate in the fight against breast cancer. Her brave 
decision to share her personal journey helped educate many people about 
the disease and inspired people to seek medical care.
  Beyond her work in communications, Barbara has long been involved 
with numerous community and civic groups, including the March of Dimes, 
the United Negro College Fund, NAACP, and a host of other organizations 
that helped her leave an indelible mark on our city.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing Ms. Barbara Boyd a 
happy 90th birthday and thanking her for her years of dedicated 
service. Her work has informed and inspired countless individuals in 
our community, and her legacy serves as an inspiration to many. She 
will be treasured for generations to come.

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