[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 186 (Thursday, November 9, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1083]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE MEMORY OF LULA MAE PARKER-HARRIS

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                        HON. MARCUS J. MOLINARO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 9, 2023

  Mr. MOLINARO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Lula 
``Mae'' Parker-Harris, a pillar of the Dutchess County community who 
was beloved by all who knew her. Mae recently passed away on August 27, 
2023, at the age of 79.
  Mae attended public schools and was educated at Dutchess Community 
College. She spent her career at various organizations including 
Dutchess Community Day Care Center, Wassaic Developmental Center, and 
Astor Head Start.
  Mae was known throughout the community for her selflessness and 
integrity. A devoted member of the Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church, 
she was committed to civil activism, social responsibility, and equity 
and equality in and around her community. Her contributions to 
Poughkeepsie, NY and Dutchess County will endure for generations to 
come, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in 
recognizing the life of Lula Mae Parker-Harris, a remarkable woman who 
made a lasting difference in her community.

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