[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 62 (Thursday, April 7, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4401]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





              REMEMBERING GLORIA TANNER'S LIFE OF SERVICE

  (Mr. NEGUSE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. NEGUSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember the life 
and legacy of my dear friend and a proud Coloradan, Gloria Tanner, who 
we lost earlier this week.
  In 1985, Gloria became the second ever African-American 
representative elected to the Colorado House of Representatives, and in 
1994 she became the first African-American woman State senator in 
Colorado history.
  Long before her passing, she was inducted into Colorado Women's Hall 
of Fame. She was an incredibly accomplished leader. We have lost an 
extraordinary public servant, a remarkable human being, and a loving 
and devoted friend. Her commitment to advocacy benefited countless 
communities throughout the country, and she had a profound impact on my 
own life. I have no doubt that her leadership and dedication will 
continue to inspire generations for years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, we all stand on the shoulders of giants, and Gloria 
Tanner was one of those giants. We will miss her deeply. My thoughts 
and prayers go out to her family.

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