[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 24 (Monday, February 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E96]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF DORA MARIE KNELL

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                         HON. JARED HUFFMAN---

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 6, 2023

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of Dora Marie Knell, 
who passed away at the age of 98 on December 19, 2022. Dora was a 
political activist in her community and a champion of women's rights.
  Born in Sonoma County in 1924, Dora grew up in Guerneville, CA and 
attended Santa Rosa Junior College where she was the first woman 
elected student body president. She later earned her bachelor's degree 
in English and Journalism from UC Berkeley. Dora became a successful 
small business owner in Marin County, founding her own printing 
business, Copy Desk, in San Rafael and starting a publishing company, 
ETRI. In 1989, she sold her businesses and purchased several commercial 
properties, managing them herself.
  A dedicated political activist and feminist, Dora was committed to 
increasing women's participation in the political process. She was a 
founding member of the National Woman's Political Caucus, an Emeritus 
Member of the Marin Woman's Political Action Committee and elected to 
serve two terms on the Marin Democratic Central Committee. In addition, 
she also served on the Marin County Grand Jury and the Marin County 
Housing-Family and Child Advisory Committee. Known for her vocal 
activism, Dora is remembered for speaking her mind and fighting for a 
healthy democracy.
  Along with her hard work ethic and commitment to making a positive 
difference for others, Dora was known for her quick-witted humor, 
fierce determination, and generous spirit. While she will be greatly 
missed, her legacy will live on through the positive impact she has had 
on her community and beyond.
  Dora is survived by her children Gregory, Catalaine, Theodora, 
Valerie, Vivian, Geoffrey, Derek, and her 21 grandchildren and great-
grandchildren, many of whom have carried on her passion for politics 
and public service.
  Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you join me in extending 
condolences to Dora's family and many friends and in expressing my deep 
appreciation for her decades of public service in her community.

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