[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26013]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                  HONORING CONGRESSWOMAN TILLIE FOWLER

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                    HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 3, 2000

  Ms. MILLENDER-McDONALD. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pride to 
congratulate my colleague and good friend Congresswoman Tillie Fowler 
on her exemplary service to her district and the nation as she retires 
from the U.S. Congress.
  Congresswoman Fowler is well known as a determined advocate for a 
strong national defense and has worked with great success on behalf of 
the military personnel and facilities in her district and around the 
country. Congresswoman Fowler supported me immensely as I secured $5 
million in the Fiscal Year 2000 Defense Appropriations bill for the 
Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National 
Cemetery. These funds were used for much needed maintenance to the 
memorial. Over the past 3 years Congresswoman Fowler has joined me in 
organizing a wreath laying ceremony at the Women's Memorial to pay 
homage to the thousands of women who have served in our armed services. 
Congresswoman Fowler has served graciously and energetically as co-host 
of this very touching ceremony. The Women's Memorial was dedicated on 
October 18, 1997 and stands as the nation's only major national 
memorial honoring women who have served in our Nation's Armed Forces 
during all eras and in all services.
  I have been fortunate to serve with Congresswoman Fowler on the House 
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Together, we have worked 
for needed improvements to road, mass transit, water, and public works 
infrastructure. She is one of the hardest working Members I have had 
the pleasure of working with on this committee. I applaud Congresswoman 
Fowler for her dedication to serving the interests of her constituents 
and the nation. She has been an outstanding colleague and a good 
friend. I feel privileged to have worked with the Congresswoman and 
wish her God speed as she embarks upon another endeavor.

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