[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21759]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



              COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF MS. ETHEL ROBERSON

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 15, 1999

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following for the 
Record.

       Whereas, the Almighty God has called to her eternal rest, 
     Ms. Ethel Roberson, and
       Whereas, Ms. Ethel Roberson, for many years was an active 
     resident of the Austin Community and openly participated in 
     civic, community and political affairs; and
       Whereas, Ms. Roberson was mild mannered, easy to interact 
     with and did not often raise her voice, she was nevertheless, 
     strong, effective and not to be taken lightly. Large urban 
     inner city communities are often difficult places to live and 
     have been difficult to save and maintain.
       The Austin Community on the Westside of Chicago has been 
     such an area; but today, it is strong, vibrant, struggling, 
     fighting back and holding on because of people like Ms. 
     Roberson.
       Ethel, you have been a role model and your quiet spirit and 
     determination shall continue to live on. We love, respect, 
     bless and revere you.

     

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