[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 194 (Thursday, November 4, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1197]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     ISABELLA ROSE DORIAN MEMORIAL

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 4, 2021

  Mr. GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, Isabella Rose Dorian was born in 
Houston, Texas, on October 8, 1941, to Mannis Dorian and Annie Cormier 
Dorian. Isabella's parents instilled in her a strong work ethic, 
leading her to become the first member of her family to pursue higher 
education. Isabella attended Texas Southern University before 
transferring to and graduating from the University of Texas--Medical 
Branch in Galveston (``UTMB'') with a Bachelor of Science in physical 
therapy.
  With encouragement from her uncle and Godfather, Louis Dorian, 
Isabella began her career as a physical therapist by serving those in 
need in the Fifth Ward community. Isabella rejoiced in her work, taking 
pride in helping patients recover in ways they scarcely could have 
imagined when they received their initial prognosis. While working at 
the St. Elizabeth Hospital, Isabella reunited with a onetime college 
suitor, Eugene Edwards, who had become a pharmacist. The pair married 
in 1976 and would go on to raise two daughters, Valerie and Ananda. 
Isabella and Edward instilled their shared values of hard work and 
service to others in Valerie and Ananda. Isabella's daughters pursued 
careers in television and filmmaking, as well as law and public 
service, each making her immensely proud.
  Isabella is survived by her daughters, Valerie and Ananda Edwards; 
her granddaughter, Dylan Rose Beavers; her niece, Shandra Mason; her 
great-niece; her great-nephew; her brother-in-law and a loving 
community. Isabella's passion for service and education were an 
inspiration to all who met her. She will be dearly missed.

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