[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1316]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE NITA M. LOWEY

  (Mr. NADLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today, 
alongside my colleagues in the New York delegation and many of our 
other cherished colleagues, to mourn the loss of a giant of the House 
and a trailblazer for women in public service, Chairwoman Nita Lowey.
  For more than three decades, she represented her constituents in 
Westchester and Rockland Counties with unwavering dedication, fierce 
advocacy, and an unbreakable spirit.
  As the first woman to serve as chair of the Appropriations Committee, 
Nita shattered glass ceilings with dignity and determination.
  As the former dean of the New York delegation, Nita fought tirelessly 
to secure resources for the Empire State, leading the charge after 
September 11, Superstorm Sandy, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Nita's commitment to global security and education also left an 
indelible mark beyond our borders. As the top Democrat on the 
Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, she championed critical 
global health and education initiatives.
  Mr. Speaker, Nita was more than a colleague. She was a mentor and a 
friend to many of us. She was a voice of compassion and reason. She 
believed in the power of government to do good, and her legacy will 
endure through the lives she touched and the barriers she broke. May 
her memory be a blessing.
  Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Lawler), my 
colleague.
  Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the remarkable career 
and lasting legacy of Congresswoman Nita Lowey. As the first woman to 
chair the House Appropriations Committee, she shattered barriers and 
paved the way for so many others during her 32 years in the House of 
Representatives.
  Nita was a tireless advocate for the Hudson Valley, and she was 
committed to getting things done on behalf of her community. Along with 
Congressman Latimer, we now represent portions of the district she once 
served. I know I speak for George in saying that we are proud to follow 
in her footsteps.
  Her commitment to bipartisanship is something I have tried to carry 
forward in her honor. Nita knew that real solutions come from working 
across the aisle, and her ability to build consensus led to critical 
investments in education, healthcare, and infrastructure that benefited 
New Yorkers and Americans across our country.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Nita Lowey for her extraordinary leadership and 
her unwavering belief in a better future for all Americans. May her 
memory be a blessing, especially for her husband, Stephen; her 
children; and her beloved grandchildren.
  Nita will be sorely missed.
  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Lawler for those kind 
words.
  Mr. Speaker, I now ask that all Members and staff throughout the 
Capitol rise for a moment of silence in remembrance of Chairwoman Nita 
Lowey. May her memory be a blessing.

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