[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9029]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING JOAN CLAYBROOK ON HER 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2017

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my good friend, 
Joan Claybrook, on her 80th birthday on June 12th.
  Joan has dedicated her life to improving the health and safety of all 
Americans. She served as president of Public Citizen from 1982 until 
2009, where she led efforts to make our roads safer, protects our civil 
rights and liberties, and reform our campaign finance system. During 
the Carter Administration, she was appointed Administrator of the 
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Joan is the recipient 
of numerous distinguished service awards for her tireless commitment to 
consumer advocacy.
  Today, Joan continues to serve on the boards of Public Citizen; 
Georgetown University Law Center; Citizens for Tax Justice; Public 
Justice; Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety; and Citizens for 
Reliable and Safe Highways. She frequently writes articles published in 
the nation's major newspapers and has appeared on all major networks 
and hundreds of local and syndicated radio programs.
  I've had the privilege of knowing Joan for many years and I can't 
think of a more dedicated, more passionate public servant. I continue 
to be amazed by her energy and grit. I have no doubt that the lives of 
millions of Americans are better, and safer, because of Joan's work. 
I'm proud to call her a friend and I wish her the happiest of 
birthdays.

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