[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10981]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF SENATOR GEORGIA POWERS' SERVICE TO KENTUCKY AND THE 
                             UNITED STATES

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                          HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 16, 2010

  Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, I rise in recognition of a woman whose 
legacy and work has forever changed the character of both the 
Commonwealth of Kentucky and the United States of America. Today, in 
Louisville, a major thoroughfare will be named in honor of Senator 
Georgia Davis Powers. This is a commemoration bestowed only to the most 
legendary leaders in our Commonwealth--and Senator Powers is nothing 
short of legendary.
  I am honored to join the chorus of voices praising her tireless and 
lifelong fight to ensure equality and justice are persevering 
principles in our Commonwealth. As the first woman and first African-
American to be elected to Kentucky's State Senate, Georgia Powers is a 
trailblazer who has dedicated her life and career to the cause of civil 
rights. Though she has retired from politics, her service has left an 
enduring mark in Louisville and across this country.
  In fact, her life's work is and continues to be a true example of how 
one individual can make a difference not just for her own generation, 
but every one that follows.
  When the story of the struggle for civil rights and women's rights in 
Kentucky is told, Georgia Powers stands as a central figure--a legend 
who continually sought to make life better for all of our citizens. 
Today, as we ensure that her legacy will be recognized by the people of 
Louisville for decades to come, all Kentuckians and all Americans 
should be proud of her dedicated service in pursuit of our defining 
national goals.
  Therefore, I ask my colleagues to join me today in further 
recognizing the extraordinary work and dedication of Senator Georgia 
Powers of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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