[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 70 (Thursday, April 22, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2091]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 MOMENT OF SILENCE RECOGNIZING THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE ELIZABETH 
                                 FURSE

  (Ms. BONAMICI asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. BONAMICI. Madam Speaker, I rise today, joined by my colleagues 
from the Oregon congressional delegation and others, to announce the 
passing of our esteemed former colleague, Congresswoman Elizabeth 
Furse, who represented the First District of Oregon--the district I am 
honored to represent--from 1993 to 1999.
  Congresswoman Furse was not only a friend, but a mentor. My first 
experience volunteering for a political campaign was during her 
reelection in 1994. She inspired dedication to worthy causes, including 
cofounding the Oregon Peace Institute. She embodied the traits public 
servants should strive to uphold, to meet the needs of their community 
and drive meaningful change.
  Our world, especially northwest Oregon, is a better place because of 
Elizabeth's tireless devotion to improving the lives of those around 
her.
  On behalf of the Oregon delegation and all who served with Elizabeth 
and all who are present, I express our sincere condolences to her 
family and friends. I ask that the House observe a moment of silence in 
her memory.

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