[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E751]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING LIFE OF MRS. JANICE MARIE LITTLE BARTLEY

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                          HON. TROY A. CARTER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 23, 2024

  Mr. CARTER of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
incredible life of Mrs. Janice Marie Little Bartley, an outstanding 
leader, my very dear friend, and big sister. Domiciled in my 
Congressional District, she was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana 
and native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and passed away early Friday 
morning, June 28, 2024. Janice was an active member of Delta Sigma 
Theta, Incorporated Sorority, since her initiation into the Beta Gamma 
Chapter at Dillard University in New Orleans. As a proud Dillard 
Alumnae, she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree. As a National Urban 
Fellow, she earned a Master of Public Administration Degree from 
Bernard Baruch College, City University of New York.
  She was an experienced Housing Administrator who started her housing 
career more than 35 years ago and worked throughout the years with 
local, state and federal programs in the areas of community 
development, neighborhood revitalization, homelessness and HIV housing 
supports, housing management, housing development and construction. 
Janice also worked at Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana and 
served as Vice President and Dean for Student Affairs and a member of 
the Executive Council.
  Janice Bartley's career began as the Mayor's Executive Assistant and 
later the Executive Director for the Office of Housing and Urban 
Affairs for the City of New Orleans. With a staff of more than 140 
individuals and a budget of more than $30 million, her office had the 
responsibility of administering the City's federal CDBG funds, ESG, 
Stewart B. McKinney, HOPWA, HOME and local housing funds. She worked to 
expand community development projects, create and support viable 
economic development programs and establish housing programs to reduce 
blight, revitalize neighborhoods and to create decent, safe and 
affordable housing opportunities for low income and or vulnerable 
individuals and families in the community. Within the City of New 
Orleans Mayoral Administration of then, Sidney Barthelemy, Janice and I 
worked closely together as Legislative Coordinators.
  As she continued her career as a loyal and dedicated employee with a 
passion for housing, her career continued as HUD Regional Director for 
Volunteers of America and most recently as Director of Housing 
Development and Operations at the Council of Aging of Baton Rouge.
  Janice has served as the Director of HUD Housing Operations for 
Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge. She successfully supervised 
the management of affordable multi-family 202 and 811 HUD properties in 
Baton Rouge, New Roads, Lake Charles, Elton and Oberlin, Louisiana. 
Bartley was recognized by the National VOA for Excellence in Housing 
and for serving as the 2018 Chair of the National VOA Housing 
Operations Shared Leadership Network.
  In 2006, Janice worked for the State of Louisiana, Office of Family 
and Children Services. Post Hurricane Katrina, she was assigned to the 
FEMA Headquarters to provide support and assistance to hurricane 
victims. She also worked collaboratively with key staff from the 
Offices of DHH, OCD and the Homelessness Continuum of Care to develop, 
monitor and manage a $25.9 million disaster recovery Grant for 
Homelessness and Housing Support, to implement the Permanent Supportive 
Housing program and to increase PSH vouchers for homeless individuals 
or those at risk of becoming homeless.
  Janice joined the EBRCOA staff in 2021 as Director of Housing 
Development and Operations. She worked collaboratively with the Housing 
Team with direct oversight for the development and construction of 
Lotus Village Senior Community and served on the Lease Management 
Oversight Team. She also worked collaboratively with the EBRCOA 
Construction Team on the predesign and development of Lotus Village at 
the Lake Senior Housing and the Lotus Village at the Lake Senior 
Center.
  A strong believer in family values, she is survived by her beloved 
husband of 35 years, Frank Bartley, III, and the mother of four--
Domonique M. Bartley, Jacqueline E. Bartley, Frank Bartley, IV, and 
Nicole A. Bartley. Janice was the sister of Robert Little, Jr. 
(Patricia), Edgar Little, Sr. (Julie), Yvette Little Fisher (Johnny 
Jr.), and Monique Brumfield. She is preceded in death by her parents, 
Robert and Emmalee S. Little. Janice was a faithful member of both 
Greater Liberty Baptist Church of New Orleans pre-Katrina and Greater 
King David Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, LA post-Katrina.
  I take pride in calling Janice my dear friend. I will forever cherish 
the time we worked together in my early career as a public servant, 
crediting her for the many values I hold in serving constituents. The 
2nd Congressional District of Louisiana pays tribute to Mrs. Janice 
Marie Little Bartley on celebrating her life, a very loving person who 
cares more about others than she does for herself, selfless dedication, 
devoted leadership, and faithfully serving others.

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