[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 153 (Friday, September 4, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E815]
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               HONORING THE MEMORY OF ALMA G. STALLWORTH

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 4, 2020

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of the 
late former Michigan State Representative Alma G. Stallworth, who 
passed away in August 2020.
  Alma Stallworth was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and eventually 
made her home in Detroit, Michigan, where she attended Wayne State 
University. She went on to pursue public office, serving her first term 
as State Representative from 1971 until 1974 and again, serving from 
1983 until 1996. As a legislator, Alma Stallworth broke ground in her 
work in the civil rights movement, as well as crafting policy solutions 
to improve the quality of life for Michigan's children and working 
families. Her example blazed the trail for countless women of color to 
pursue careers in public service.
  In 1985, Alma Stallworth founded the Black Caucus Foundation of 
Michigan, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of 
African-American communities across Michigan. Ms. Stallworth created 
the Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan's Legislative Internship 
Program to allow African-Americans interested in public policy careers 
to gain invaluable experience while also earning college credit. Her 
work with the Black Caucus Foundation has created a critical link for 
policy, communities, and businesses.
  Alma Stallworth was a true paragon of public service. Please join me 
in honoring her legacy.

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