E746 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 11, 2020 the self-government granted by the Home This distinguished group has been respon- a long-time resident of and ’s Rule Act, but is also counterproductive. sible for the founding of multiple schools and 13th Congressional District. This bill follows legislation we got through care centers in Michigan’s 11th District, includ- I first got to know Mr. Jacobson when I Congress in 2012 that gave the D.C. Board of ing Madonna University, which has become served as a legislator in Michigan’s State Elections (‘‘Board’’) more flexibility to set the one of the nation’s largest Franciscan univer- House of Representatives. He was engaged date of special elections for local offices to sities with a student body of approximately and well-informed on a number of topics, maximize voter participation. Although we 3,000 students. We, in Michigan’s 11th Dis- ranging from current events to public policy to sought complete authority for the District over trict, are forever indebted to them for their mis- everyday issues facing residents of Michigan. the scheduling of special elections, the 2012 sion and impact. We grieve for the virtuous Mr. Jacobson never shied away from sharing law, the District of Columbia Special Election lives lost, and we hold their extended commu- his opinion. My staff and I always appreciated Reform Act, did not include this home-rule nity in our prayers. a call from Mr. Jacobson. It was a delight to principle. D.C. should have complete authority Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join hear from him shortly after beginning my first over a matter that is unrelated to any other me in reflecting on the indelible mark left by term as U.S. Representative for Michigan’s congressional district and has no relevance to these sisters on our community. May the 13th District, and to continue to keep in touch Congress. grieving find comfort in the extraordinary leg- with him. The Home Rule Act originally required the acies of faith and service they leave. Throughout his life, Mr. Jacobson had a Board to hold special elections on the first f passionate interest in politics. He sought out Tuesday 114 days from when the vacancy oc- knowledge and thought critically about issues. curred and allowed the Board to schedule RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF JAMES He took pride in his military service, having special elections on the same day as the next CHARLES EVERS risen in the ranks to serve as Captain in the general election if that election occurred 60 U.S. Army. In addition, Mr. Jacobson worked days from when a special election would oth- HON. as a substitute teacher before settling into a erwise have been held. This inflexibility led to OF MISSISSIPPI career as an accountant with the City of De- special elections being held on religious holi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES troit. He retired at the age of eighty. In addi- days and forced the District to hold a special Tuesday, August 11, 2020 tion to his work, Mr. Jacobson enjoyed playing election separate from an upcoming general Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, bridge and spending time with his family. He election, costing the District hundreds of thou- I rise today to celebrate the life of James is survived by his four children, Mary, Charles, sands of dollars in extra election costs. The Charles Evers, who passed away on Wednes- Russel, and Marjorie; his eight grandchildren, 2012 law required the Board to hold a special day, July 22, in Brandon, Mississippi, at age and two great-grandchildren. election on a Tuesday occurring between 70 97. It was an honor to know Curtis Jacobson. and 174 days after the vacancy. Charles Evers was born in Decatur, Mis- Please join me in his recognition. Our bill is an important step to perfect home sissippi, on September 11, 1922. He served in f rule for the District. I urge my colleagues to the Army in World War II and later Korea, support this bill. CONGRATULATING BOULDER CITY however, his biggest fight was the fight MANAGER JANE BRAUTIGAM ON f against racism. Following in his brother’s foot- HER RETIREMENT IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE steps, civil rights activist Medgar Evers, FELICIAN SISTERS LOST TO Charles was a leader in the civil rights move- ment. His early exposure to racial violence HON. CORONAVIRUS OF COLORADO fueled his passion for driving out racism in a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jim Crow Mississippi. He wrote an autobiog- HON. HALEY M. STEVENS raphy, ran a hotel, restaurant, cab stand, and Tuesday, August 11, 2020 OF MICHIGAN funeral parlor, and would also become one of Mr. NEGUSE. Madam Speaker, today I wish IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the first black radio disc jockeys of the state. to recognize and honor the work of an unsung Tuesday, August 11, 2020 In the 1960s, Charles became the mayor of hero. While elected officials across the country Ms. STEVENS. Madam Speaker, I rise a mixed-raced town for 16 years, and he receive praise and notoriety for their position, today to memorialize the beautiful lives of thir- played a crucial role in black voter registration it is often those behind the scenes that truly teen nuns taken from our community by the in Mississippi as well as the desegregation of toil to execute the work needed to keep our scourge of coronavirus between April and a hospital. great country going. This has never been truer June of this year. His accomplishments and dedication to the than in the City of Boulder, in Colorado’s Sec- We honor the memory of Sister Mary Luiza black community would make Charles an in- ond Congressional District, which I have the Wawrzyniak, Sister Celine Marie Lesinski, Sis- spiration to other aspiring black political lead- honor to represent. Nowhere has a City Man- ter Mary Estelle Prints, Sister Thomas Marie ers. When Charles decided to run for mayor in ager made more of an impact on her commu- Wadowski, Sister Mary Patricia Pyszynski, Fayette, more than 175 black men ran for of- nity than Jane Brautigam made on hers—on Sister Mary Clarence (Adeline) Borkoski, Sis- fice across the state. Charles’s determination mine. This month, Jane announced her retire- ter Rose Mary Wolak, Sister Mary Janice and refusal to quit would not go unnoticed, as ment, an announcement that cannot go unrec- (Margaret) Zolkowski, Sister Mary Alice Ann he continued to fight for positions in higher of- ognized. (Fernanda) Gradowski, Sister Victoria Marie fices and continued to inspire everyone he en- Jane was the first female City Manager and Indyk, Sister Mary Martinez (Virginia) Rozek, countered. the longest serving City Manager in Boulder’s Sister Mary Madeleine (Frances) Dolan, and Charles’ legacy was and always will be an history, a testament to her talent, fortitude, Sister Mary Danatha (Lottie) Suchyta. inspiration to all of us. He was the epitome of and commitment to public service. Among her These righteous women spent their days a leader, and his impact on the civil rights many accomplishments, Jane guided Boulder working and living together as members of the movement made history. His life demonstrated through the 2013 floods, the most devastating Felician Sisters at the Presentation of the one of service, grace, and love for his family rain and flood event in modern Colorado his- Blessed Virgin Mary convent in Livonia, Michi- and community. tory. Earlier this year, Jane was honored by gan—some for more than a half century. At Left to cherish his memory are his ten chil- the Colorado City and County Manager’s As- the time of their deaths, they ranged in age dren, three sisters, two brothers, as well as sociation as City Manager of the Year. Today, from 69 to 99, still wholly committed to serving many other friends and extended family mem- Jane remains pivotal in the necessary re- the most vulnerable among us. bers. sponse to the urgent crisis of COVID–19 and Prior to the pandemic, the sisters could be f its unprecedented impacts on our community. found working in our local schools, libraries, IN MEMORY OF CURTIS JACOBSON Prior to serving in Boulder, Jane worked as and medical facilities, providing enrichment to the City Attorney, then as the City Manager, of our students and care to our sick. Many of HON. RASHIDA TLAIB Loveland, CO, also in my district. In her many them pursued degrees in higher education leadership roles, Jane strove to empower her OF MICHIGAN during their lifetimes, always seeking new IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES staff and to lead by example. Above all, Jane ways to instill a sense of peace, justice, dig- was committed to social, economic, and racial nity, and truth in the world around them. My Tuesday, August 11, 2020 justice. heart aches for the harm done to the soul of Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to I am grateful that Jane plans to continue our community. honor the memory of the late Curtis Jacobson, supporting the development of strong city

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