[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 96 (Thursday, June 5, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H2481-H2482]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LEGACY OF CATHERINE WILLIS

  (Mrs. McIVER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
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minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. McIVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the legacy of Catherine 
Willis, a woman who lived to help her community realize the dream of 
justice and equity, and whose legacy lives on in every neighborhood she 
touched.
  She was a dedicated public servant, excelling in pushing East Orange 
forward in her roles as director of senior services and director of 
planning and economic development. Her work in education, housing, and 
civil rights reflected her belief that no one should be left behind. 
She stood up for those in our society who often fall through the 
cracks.
  Ms. Willis didn't just serve the people. She empowered them. She 
reminded us all that the strength of a community lies in how it treats 
its most vulnerable.
  Today, I ask this body to recognize not just her accomplishments but 
her enduring impact. May we remember her not only for what she did but 
for what she made possible.

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