[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 151 (Thursday, September 19, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7777]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING JAN ALLEN

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
North Carolina (Ms. Adams) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of the late 
Jan Allen, an extraordinary North Carolinian and a personal friend.
  Jan was a trailblazer who worked tirelessly to level the playing 
field for women in politics in North Carolina, and she did a tremendous 
job at her work.
  Twenty-two years ago, she founded Lillian's List to get more women 
elected to political office at the State level. I had the great 
privilege of working with Jan during my time in the North Carolina 
General Assembly over those 21 years. I had the great privilege of 
working with Jan during my time throughout Congress, as well.
  There is no way to qualify the impact that Jan had on the State of 
North Carolina, but I know that, because of Jan, more women have held 
office in the State and more women are continuing to run.
  Thanks to Jan, laws have been passed to improve the lives of women, 
families, and children, and North Carolina is a better place to live 
for everyone.
  My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with Jan's family, her 
friends, and my entire North Carolina community. I thank Jan Allen for 
her work, and may the Lord continue to bless her and her family.

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