November 27, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1553 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

TRIBUTE TO SHARON SHULTZE kindness, compassion, and empathy to those Brothers, The Cosby Show, and Mama, I around her, assuring them that they were Want to Sing. With her cherished ‘‘best HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS loved and valued. She shared her ideas and friends’’, Eboni Elektra and Nicole Johnson, OF CALIFORNIA common sense with others, always making she co-founded Three Brown Girls, an Atlanta IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sure to keep people’s best interest in mind. based marketing firm that promoted celebrity She never gave up on making a difference in events and emerging artists. Tuesday, November 27, 2018 the world. William Shakespeare wrote, ‘‘All the world’s Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise Our thoughts go out to her partner of nearly a stage, and all the men and women merely today to mourn the passing of a truly dedi- 30 years, Doug Duffield; her three children, players: they have their exits and their en- cated public servant, Sharon Shultze. Sharon Blair, David, and Carol; and Natalie and trances; and one man in his time plays many was a tireless advocate for social justice and Zachary, her two grandchildren, who made her parts. . . .’’ Kim elegantly played many parts civility, a loyal senior Congressional aide, and heart smile. and graciously used her influence to inspire generous mentor. Sharon dedicated her life to f others, leaving a lasting impact. serving the poor, the downtrodden, and the Maya Angelou once said, ‘‘A great soul most vulnerable. She will be remembered by IN MEMORY OF MS. KIMBERLY serves everyone all the time. A great soul all those who knew her for her selflessness ‘‘KIM’’ A. PORTER never dies.’’ Kim was one such great soul, and love. Sharon was born and raised in Lin- who served humanity in a very special way. coln, Nebraska and moved to San Diego after HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. Each day she graced the people around her getting married. She was instrumental in cre- OF GEORGIA with an enthusiastic sincerity of presence. Her ating a ground breaking program at the Uni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES legacy on this earth extends beyond herself to versity of San Diego’s Law School, the Mira those whom she inspired and supported, and Mesa Mediation Center, which helped people Tuesday, November 27, 2018 for it, she will always be remembered. from diverse backgrounds resolve conflict Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is Kimberly is survived by her beautiful chil- peacefully and civilly. The center later devel- with a heavy heart and solemn remembrance dren, Quincy, Christian, Jessie, and D’Lila; her oped into the National Conflict Resolution that I rise today to pay tribute to a beloved en- father, Jake Porter; her grandmother, Ms. Lila Center. Sharon worked for Bob Filner through- trepreneur and dear friend of longstanding, Star; aunts, uncles, and a host of other family out his entire political career, from the San Kim Porter. Sadly, Kim departed to her eternal and friends including R&B singer, Albert Diego School Board to San Diego City Council reward on Thursday, November 15, 2018 . On Brown (Al B. Sure!) and music mogul, Sean to the United States Congress. Sharon pas- Saturday, November 24, 2018, friends and John Combs (P-Diddy), all of whom will miss sionately served the people of San Diego for family gathered to celebrate the wonderful life her deeply. over three decades, taking on various respon- of this exceptional woman at a homegoing On a personal note, I have known and been sibilities throughout Filner’s different elected service held at Cascade Hills Church in Co- associated with Kim and her extended family offices. One of her favorite projects while lumbus, Georgia. for more than 40 years. When she became working for Congressman Filner was helping Kimberly Antwinette Porter was born on De- Homecoming Queen at Columbus High him chose the district winner of the Congres- cember 15, 1970, in Columbus, Georgia to the School, her mother asked me to escort her sional Art Competition wherein high school union of Jake and Sarah Goodwin Porter. during the half time activities when her father students from every congressional district in From the time she was eight years old, she was unable to attend. Kim was a special the country compete for an opportunity to dis- was reared by her mother, as a single parent, young woman who had a sweet and gentle play their artwork in the halls of Congress. and her grandmother, Ms. Lila Star, the owner spirit and an infectious personality that en- Her favorite role, and the one she found of the renowned Royal Cafe in Columbus. As deared her to many. She gave others strength most rewarding, was that of advocate. Sharon a young teenager, Kim attended the Mabie by always seeing and focusing on the positive took the most joy out of writing legislation that Bailey School of Modeling in Columbus, Geor- side of life. I can say without reservation that promoted veterans and San Diego residents. gia, and in 1988, graduated from Columbus Kim was one of the most sincere and warm- Her contributions to the veteran community in- High School where she was a musician in the hearted people I have known. clude helping to draft and pass the Post-9/11 marching band and Homecoming Queen. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008 At the age of 17, Kim won the Fresh Faces House of Representatives to join my wife, Viv- which provides full, four-year tuition to military Model of the South Pageant in Hilton Head, ian, and me, along with the constituents of veterans attending public universities across South Carolina. Following her high school Georgia’s Second Congressional District and the country who enlisted after September 11, graduation, she moved to New York to embark people all across America and the world, in 2001. Perhaps the achievement Sharon was on her journey to become a model, where she paying tribute to Ms. Kimberly Antwinette Por- most proud of in the veteran community was met Marsha Irving who became one of her ter for the inspiring life that she led. Moreover, her contribution toward the passage of legisla- closest friends. Her stunning looks and poised we extend our deepest sympathies to her fam- tion in support of Filipino veterans and Mer- presence made her a contender for several of ily, friends, and loved ones during this difficult chant Marines who served the United States New York’s top modeling agencies. Kim ulti- time. We pray that we will all be consoled and during World War II receiving full veteran ben- mately signed with the Wilhelmina Agency and comforted by an abiding faith and the Holy efits, which they had been previously denied. garnered worldwide recognition, gracing the Spirit in the days, weeks, and months ahead. Sharon was an amazing, accomplished runways and covers for numerous global f woman. Her strong worth ethic and profes- brands and premiere fashion magazines. She HONORING JODY FLEDDERMAN sionalism made her a role model and devoted also worked alongside such legendary models mentor to the young people who looked to her as Kimora Lee Simmons, Veronica Webb, and for guidance both in San Diego and in Wash- Naomi Campbell. HON. LUKE MESSER OF INDIANA ington, DC. My office and I were on the re- In addition to her stellar career on the run- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceiving end of some of her mentorship. Soon way, Kim made a name for herself in the en- after I was elected to Congress, Sharon was tertainment industry. She was the visionary Tuesday, November 27, 2018 the first to offer guidance and support. Her behind Uptown Records, providing creative Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, on best quality, noted by many of her friends and optics and a visual narrative that propelled the behalf of the entire 6th Congressional District family, was that Sharon was a gifted listener. label and connected the culture of the South of Indiana, to recognize Jody Fledderman for She was there for whoever needed her help, with New York City and the East Coast. As an his contribution to our state and community. without regard for her time and energy. Shar- actress, Kim appeared in numerous television Jody is a loyal friend and has been a wise on bestowed unconditional positive support, series and films including Law & Order, The adviser during my entire tenure in Congress.

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