[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 17549]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            JULIE MICHELSON

  (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. CICILLINE. I rise today to honor Rhode Island's former attorney 
general, Julius Michelson. Julie passed away at his home this past 
Saturday.
  Julie Michaelson was a brilliant and caring man, deeply committed to 
social justice and equality. He was an accomplished lawyer and a 
distinguished public servant who served our country both abroad and at 
home.
  Julie was a first lieutenant in the Army in World War II. A 
passionate defender of justice, he also served as general counselor to 
the Rhode Island AFL-CIO, a State senator in Rhode Island, and State 
attorney general.
  Julie is credited with playing a key role in the passage of our 
State's fair housing law, which prohibits discrimination in access to 
housing.
  I had the pleasure of knowing Julie as a friend, a colleague, and a 
neighbor. His role in the community and his commitment to justice was 
unmatched. He made the world a better place.
  I offer my sincere condolences to Rita and the entire Michelson 
family. Julie Michelson will be greatly missed.

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