[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 33 (Friday, February 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E163-E164]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING KAREN FERGUSON OF THE PENSION RIGHTS CENTER

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 18, 2022

  Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to offer my condolences to the 
family and friends of Karen Ferguson, the President of the Pension 
Rights Center, and recognize her as a true champion for the rights of 
pensioners. Karen was a leader on an issue that is of particular 
importance to me; namely, the retirement security of workers, retirees, 
and their families. For over 45 years, Karen was significantly involved 
in protecting pensioners rights through the development of pension 
legislation in Congress, and recently I witnessed her tireless advocacy 
first-hand as we worked to enact the Butch Lewis Act.
  An alum of Harvard Law School and Bryn Mawr College, Karen founded 
the Pension Rights Center. The Pension Rights Center, with Karen as 
president and leader, has been instrumental in advocating for and 
drafting new regulations and laws, including the Retirement Equity Act 
of 1984, the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and the Butch Lewis Act of 2021.
  Karen was widely known and respected on Capitol Hill and testified at 
many congressional and regulatory hearings. She will be remembered for 
her passion and depth of knowledge.
  I join the millions of pensioners around the country in expressing 
gratitude for Karen's tenacity. She will be deeply missed. I send my 
deepest sympathies to all who loved her, the Ferguson family, her 
friends, and her colleagues.

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