[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14839]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING CORINNE ``LINDY'' CLAIBORNE BOGGS ON OCCASION OF 25TH 
        ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING OF CONGRESSIONAL WOMEN'S CAUCUS

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                               speech of

                       HON. WILLIAM J. JEFFERSON

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 22, 2002

  Mr. JEFFERSON. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to join the House 
in honoring Congresswoman Corrine ``Lindy'' Boggs. From her work here, 
in the halls of Congress, to her days as ambassador to the Vatican, 
Congresswoman Boggs has served our country and served as an inspiration 
to all of us who followed in her footsteps. As one who was privileged 
to succeed her in Congress in representing Louisiana's Second 
Congressional District, I have been particularly inspired by her work.
  Congresswoman Boggs has enjoyed a well-deserved outpouring of love 
and gratitude in this, the 25th anniversary of the founding of the 
Congressional Women's Caucus. With a collective voice, we say thanks to 
a woman who helped shape the voice of women in Congress.
  Since its founding, the Congressional Women's Caucus has championed 
issues that affect the lives of women and families. The women's caucus 
has fought for gender equality in the workplace and in schools. It has 
worked to promote women's health issues and protect victims of domestic 
and violent crimes. From Congresswoman Boggs' vision to today, the 
Congressional Women's Caucus has become the primary voice of women in 
Congress.
  Thank you, Congresswoman Boggs for your work and dedication to the 
people of Louisiana and of this country. Thank you for your dedication 
to the women of this country. And, thank you for your leadership and 
inspiration. I am honored to represent you in the Congress and to serve 
the people of the 2nd District of Louisiana as you did so honorably for 
so many years.

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