[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 3]
[House]
[Pages 3932-3933]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

  (Mr. LOWENTHAL asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, I come to the floor today to recognize 
the contributions that women have made to our society throughout 
history. As this month marks both Women's History Month and the 
American Red Cross Month, I want to take this opportunity to celebrate 
the lasting contribution of one woman, the founder of the American Red 
Cross, Clara Barton.
  Clara Barton was a true leader, a woman of poise and purpose. During 
the Civil War, Ms. Barton found common ground by helping everybody in

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the wake of disaster. She provided medical supplies to the injured, 
food assistance to the hungry, compassion for all.
  Since its founding in 1881, the Red Cross has been a reliable 
lifeline for Americans and the citizens of our world. Clara Barton 
passed away in 1912 at the age of 90, but her legacy lives on. It 
should serve as a reminder to women and to men that the business of 
helping others is a business worthwhile.
  To the women in my district and throughout the country, thank you for 
your confidence, thank you for your leadership, thank you for your 
compassion that has helped us move forward.

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