[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 13 (Wednesday, January 22, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H287]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING DR. E. LAVONIA ALLISON

  (Mrs. FOUSHEE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. FOUSHEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. E. 
Lavonia Allison, a fierce civil rights activist, accomplished educator, 
and esteemed political leader.
  As a lifelong resident of Durham, North Carolina, Dr. Allison's 
impact was profound and multifaceted. From her time serving as first 
vice chair of the Durham County Democratic Party to her leadership as 
chair of the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People, she 
worked tirelessly to uplift the African-American community and ensure 
that their voices were heard and represented in local politics.
  She was quite literally the personification of Ella Baker. Her 
steadfast focus on civic engagement in the City of Durham has been a 
catalyst for over 60 years, connecting our civil rights past to our 
hopeful present through the power of the ballot box.
  Her lessons will echo across the campus of North Carolina Central 
University and the State for years to come, and her legacy will live 
through the life of young people that she trained and mentored 
throughout her dynamic life.
  Mr. Speaker, I will miss her as a trusted adviser and supportive 
colleague and a dear friend. I offer my heartfelt condolences to her 
family, loved ones, and the entire community during this difficult 
time.

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