[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12742]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING LINDY BOGGS

  (Mr. RICHMOND asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I join my colleague from Louisiana, 
Representative Scalise, and our leader, Leader Pelosi, in recognizing 
such a great and remarkable woman. It is with a heavy heart that I rise 
to recognize the loss of a true legend in Louisiana, Ambassador and 
former Representative Lindsay Boggs.
  She was the perfect example of leadership--never afraid to fight for 
justice and to demand equality. She took the responsibility of service 
seriously, addressing the plight of everyday people, and the State of 
Louisiana and our Nation are better for it. She was a first-class woman 
who enjoyed numerous firsts and was an effective legislator. She loved 
this body, earning the respect of her colleagues on both sides of the 
aisle, which is exemplified here today through Congressman Scalise and 
me, and she loved her family--a role model for all of us.
  During Women's History Month this year, we were able to recognize 
former Ambassador Boggs on her 97th birthday with a tribute, which was 
led by our leader, Leader Pelosi.
  Mr. Speaker, after words from Leader Pelosi, I would just ask that we 
have a moment of silence in recognition of the great contribution and 
sacrifice of a true, remarkable Louisiana citizen who, I think, 
displayed what was best of the best in Louisiana.

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