[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21163]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                NEWS ARTICLE HONORING LADY BIRD JOHNSON

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 27, 2007

  Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to introduce an article 
entitled ``A Legacy of Her Own,'' in the Washington Post on July 13, 
2007. This op-ed tribute written by Joseph A. Califano, Jr., highlights 
the legacy of Lady Bird Johnson. Lady Bird Johnson was instrumental in 
influencing President Johnson to support the Head Start program for 
low-income children in the country. She was also an influential 
advocate of beautification projects in the Nation's Capitol and 
throughout our country.
  Lady Bird Johnson's legacy has helped more than 20 million needy 
children since 1966 and her efforts have increased our country's 
appreciation for public space. Lady Bird Johnson was one of our 
Nation's finest First Ladies and she will truly be missed.

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