[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 8, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2989]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. JOYCE BENNETT JUSTUS

  (Mr. VARGAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Dr. Joyce 
Bennett Justus, who was called home on April 12.
  A beloved and gifted academic, as well as a dedicated educator and 
administrator, Joyce touched the lives of many people in San Diego and 
beyond.
  Joyce was born in Jamaica and immigrated to the United States. She 
believed in excellence and pushed herself to earn a Ph.D. in 
anthropology from UCLA in 1971.
  She devoted her life to teaching, especially higher education, from 
her time as an assistant professor of anthropology, to coordinator of 
urban and royal studies, to vice chancellor at UCSD.
  She also served as Vice Provost of Academic Affairs with the 
University of California Office of the President, Peace Corps Advisor, 
and Assistant Director of Social and Behavioral Science in the Office 
of Science and Technology Policy in the Clinton White House.
  Joyce loved her church, St. Peter's, especially the choir and the 
organ music. She also loved her Bible study and her friends there.
  Joyce was loved by all her family and friends, and they look forward 
to reuniting with her in Heaven.
  May she rest in peace.

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