[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 38 (Wednesday, February 26, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1213]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING JOYCE WATTERMAN

  (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a truly great person 
in my district, Council President Joyce Watterman, who was honored in 
my celebration of Black History Month.
  Ms. Watterman is the first African American woman to be elected 
council president for Jersey City. Right now, she is working to improve 
disabled parking, increase affordable housing, provide a safe 
environment for our children, and empower prisoners to better their 
lives.
  In addition, she has one of the strongest commitments to promoting 
diversity and inclusion throughout the district. She is an active 
member of the local NAACP and co-chair of the Diversity and Inclusion 
Advisory Board.
  This is not my only tribute for Ms. Watterman. I honored her during a 
special Black History Month celebration on February 21. She is a 
tremendous asset to my district and deserves all these accolades and 
more. She is a truly great public servant through her ministry in 
church and her public office.

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