[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H82]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MARTA MACIAS BROWN

  (Mr. TAKANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember Marta Macias 
Brown, a longtime public servant, community leader, and beloved 
constituent of mine.
  I had the privilege of knowing Marta way before I took office and 
started representing a portion of Marta's late husband's district, the 
former Congressman George E. Brown, Jr., whose portrait hangs as a 
former chairman in the Science Committee room.
  Marta dedicated her career to advocating for social justice, women's 
rights, and high-quality education for students. She used her voice to 
eliminate barriers and create spaces for marginalized groups.
  She was a proud Latina. She co-founded one of the first Spanish 
publications in the Inland Empire called El Chicano, to share important 
news with our community.
  Marta spent her life uplifting and empowering others, and anyone who 
knew her or knew of her could easily speak to the love that she had for 
her community and the commitment she embodied for equality.
  To the Macias Brown family and all those who knew, loved, and 
respected her, I offer my deepest condolences. Marta's legacy will 
always be cherished.

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