[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 2674]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF ISABELLA GREENWAY

  (Mr. GALLEGO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as part of Women's History 
Month to recognize and celebrate the life of Isabella Greenway, the 
first female Member of Congress from Arizona.
  Congresswoman Greenway was a trailblazer, social activist, and 
dedicated public servant. She worked tirelessly to serve the people of 
Arizona and the Nation through the Great Depression and many years 
after.
  Congresswoman Greenway was particularly committed to ensuring that 
those who served the Nation in World War I were taken care of after 
they returned home. Following the war, she opened Arizona Hut, a 
furniture manufacturer focused on employing disabled veterans and their 
families.
  During her time in Congress, she was known for her willingness to 
fight for the rights of veterans, including acting as a vocal defender 
of veterans' pensions and introducing legislation to expand the VA in 
Arizona.
  Congresswoman Greenway was an inspiration for women in our State and 
throughout our country. She refused to be limited or defined by her 
gender, instead devoting her life to serving and protecting the most 
vulnerable members of our society.
  I hope my colleagues will join with me in honoring the lasting legacy 
of Isabella Greenway.

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