[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1432]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JAN SANDERS

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 9, 2012

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to my constituent, Jan Sanders, a longtime activist, community 
leader, and cherished friend who is being honored by the League of 
Women Voters of Dallas Education Fund as the 2012 recipient of the 
Susan B. Anthony Award on February 10, 2012. I can think of no one more 
appropriate to receive this award. Throughout her life, Jan has 
exhibited tireless activism and a relentless pursuit of justice, 
equality and peace.
  Jan has served numerous organizations that provide community 
development and services for local congregations, schools, and 
community organizations. Jan Sanders is a longtime member of the League 
of Women Voters, and is dedicated to outreach initiatives on voter 
registrations, especially those that involve high school students and 
new citizens. Jan taught 5th grade in the DISD, and also spent a year 
teaching government at SMU. She has taught many workshops to improve 
the public's understanding of the role of government and the 
responsibilities of citizenship. She has served many years as an 
Election Judge and created a training curriculum for poll workers, poll 
watchers, and others. Jan is especially proud of her work with the 
'Dismantling Racism Team' of the Greater Dallas Community of Churches.
  Not only do her social justice interests know no bounds, but her 
combination of skills and approaches to the pursuit of justice make her 
a relentless champion. She has built local, national, and international 
coalitions against injustice.
  Finally, Jan demonstrates seemingly limitless personal commitment. 
She brings care and compassion to every struggle. Through her coalition 
building, she has crafted a peace movement that focuses on the humanity 
of everyone, including policymakers and the peace leaders.
  I am indebted to Jan for her expertise, her friendship, and the 
example of her leadership, and I am honored to have this opportunity to 
thank her for her lifelong commitment to equality and peace.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend and congratulate Jan Sanders on 
her recognition. I ask that you and all of my distinguished colleagues 
join me in commending her for service and dedication.

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