[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 186 (Thursday, December 1, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8676]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              PAYING TRIBUTE TO MARGARET ``PEGGY'' PALMER

  (Ms. DEAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. DEAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a devoted community 
leader and friend, Margaret ``Peggy'' Palmer, who passed away on 
October 27.
  A native of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, Peggy gave her time, her 
energy, and her love to our community in Montgomery County.
  She was guided by her strong faith and was a committed member of the 
First Baptist Church of Crestmont. She was also a guiding light for 
civic engagement, serving as a committee person with the ARDC. Peggy 
was a relentless volunteer for Democratic candidates that began when 
she volunteered with her beloved mother, Lillian, for President Obama's 
2008 campaign. She also worked as court crier and served as a member of 
the Willow Grove NAACP.
  No matter the role, Peggy worked harder than anyone, always with her 
signature kindness, humility, Jolly Ranchers, and red lipstick. She 
greeted everyone the same, with a hug and a kiss and ``hey, baby.''
  She was loved by her family. Until the day she died, Peggy cared for 
her whole family, especially her dear brother, Johnny.
  I join Johnny and the rest of our community in mourning her passing. 
Her legacy lives on in the lives of the people she inspired, including 
me.

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