[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 149 (Thursday, September 15, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H7848]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                REMEMBERING MARY FREEMAN KELLER ZERVIGON

  (Mr. CARTER of Louisiana asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
my friend, the dearly departed Mrs. Mary Freeman Keller Zervigon, an 
outstanding, cherished public servant from my home State.
  A lifelong New Orleanian, Mrs. Zervigon was a policy advocate, 
philanthropist, and beloved civic leader who held posts in two mayoral 
administrations and spent countless hours working to improve the city 
of New Orleans as a member of many boards and commissions.
  She lived her life doing what she believed in and in doing what was 
right. Raised with civic activism in her DNA--her mother played a key 
role in desegregating New Orleans' public libraries--her ability to cut 
right to the chase made her an ideal lobbyist representing the city of 
New Orleans during rough legislative sessions.
  She was an incredible lady and an incredible leader, one who will be 
sorely missed.
  Rest in peace, my friend. God bless.

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