July 22, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5027 America coins available to all Americans. The ment who gave their lives in responding to the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there inspiration and spirit of those who died that attacks, working to save the lives of others. objection to the request of the gen- day will reach beyond the families and across I am pleased that we have the bill before us tleman from California? America with a physical reminder of these he- today that not only honors those who gave There was no objection. roes of September 11th. their lives, with a Congressional Gold Medal, f Although these medals and coins will not re- but also provides the opportunity for all Ameri- lieve the sorrow of the families of these vic- cans, with the authorization of a Spirit of MAKING IN ORDER AT ANY TIME tims, I hope that they will take comfort in the America Coin, to hold the tragic events of CONSIDERATION OF CON- fact that their loved ones will not be forgotten. September 11 as a reminder of the sacrifices FERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4775, I strongly urge my colleagues to support this made my not only those who serve and pro- 2002 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIA- legislation. tect our country, but to all citizens who live TIONS ACT FOR FURTHER RE- God Bless America. in—and believe—in this country that is free- COVERY FROM AND RESPONSE Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong dom. TO TERRORIST ATTACKS ON THE support of H.R. 5138, the True American He- As President Lincoln stated in his Gettys- roes Act which will bestow Congressional Gold burg Address, ‘‘We here highly resolve that Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I ask Medals to government workers who selflessly the dead shall not have died in vain, that the unanimous consent that it be in order responded to the terrorist attacks in New York Nation, under God, shall have a new birth of at any time to consider the conference and Washington on September 11, 2001 and freedom; and that government of the people, report to accompanying H.R. 4775; that were killed as a result of their heroics. This by the people, and for the people, shall not all points of order against the con- Resolution also requires the Secretary of the perish from the Earth.’’ ference report and against its consider- Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of I thank my colleagues for bringing this legis- ation be waived; and that the con- the Spirit of America, recognizing the tragic lation to the floor and urge its adoption. ference report be considered as read events of September 11th. Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield when called up. On that tragic day in September, our Nation back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there witnessed the best and the worst of humanity. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. objection to the request of the gen- The despicable and cowardly terrorist acts TERRY). The question is on the motion tleman from California? were valiantly countered with the incredible offered by the gentleman from New There was no objection. heroism and courage of not only our fire- York (Mr. KING) that the House sus- fighters, law enforcement officers, and emer- pend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. f gency personnel but also our fellow citizens. 5138, as amended. HONORING CORINNE ‘‘LINDY’’ Accordingly, it is incumbent upon our Nation The question was taken; and (two- CLAIBORNE BOGGS ON OCCASION to appropriately honor these departed heroes. thirds having voted in favor thereof) OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF Bestowing the Congressional Gold Medals on the rules were suspended and the bill, FOUNDING OF CONGRESSIONAL these deserving men and women is a fitting as amended, was passed. WOMEN’S CAUCUS tribute to their memory and their contribution A motion to reconsider was laid on to our Nation’s freedom. Accordingly, I urge the table. Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the con- my fellow colleagues to support this important f measure. current resolution (H. Con. Res. 439) MAKING IN ORDER ON TUESDAY, Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank honoring Corinne ‘‘Lindy’’ Claiborne JULY 23, 2002, OR ANY DAY my colleague for bringing this bill to the floor. Boggs on the occasion of the 25th anni- THEREAFTER, CONSIDERATION The bill before us posthumously awards Con- versary of the founding of the Congres- OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION gressional Goal Medals to government work- sional Women’s Caucus. 101, DISAPPROVING EXTENSION ers and others who responded to the attacks The Clerk read as follows: OF WAIVER AUTHORITY OF SEC- on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon H. CON. RES. 439 TION 402(c) OF TRADE ACT OF and perished and to people aboard United Air- Resolved by the House of Representatives (the 1974 WITH RESPECT TO VIETNAM lines Flight 93 who helped resist the hijackers. Senate concurring), That the Congress honors Last year, I introduced a similar bill for the Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I ask Corinne ‘‘Lindy’’ Claiborne Boggs for her ex- crew and passengers of Flight 93, and since unanimous consent that it be in order traordinary service to the people of Lou- isiana and the United States, recognizes that have worked with Mr. ENGEL on his Spirit of at any time on July 23, 2002, or any day thereafter, to consider in the House the her role in founding the Congressional Wom- America Coin Bill to award to families who lost en’s Caucus has improved the lives of fami- loved ones in the attacks. I especially want to joint resolution (H.J. Res. 101) dis- lies throughout the United States, and com- thank Mr. ENGLE and his staff for their tireless approving the extension of the waiver mends her bipartisan spirit as an example to effort on that piece of legislation. authority contained in section 402(c) of all elected officials. Earlier today, we passed a bill to create a the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- memorial for Flight 93. It is widely presumed Vietnam; that the joint resolution be ant to the rule, the gentleman from that the terrorists who took control of United considered as read for amendment; that Georgia (Mr. LINDER) and the gentle- Airlines Flight 93 intended to use the aircraft all points of order against the joint res- woman from the District of Columbia as a weapon and crash it into the United olution and against its consideration (Ms. NORTON) each will control 20 min- States Capitol Building in Washington, DC. be waived; that the joint resolution be utes. From what we have been able to find out, debatable for 1 hour equally divided The Chair recognizes the gentleman upon learning from cellular phone conversa- and controlled by the chairman of the from Georgia (Mr. LINDER). tions with their loved ones, that 3 hijacked air- Committee on Ways and Means (in op- craft were used as weapons against the World position to the joint resolution) and a b 1715 Trade Center and the Pentagon, the pas- Member in support of the joint resolu- Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, I yield sengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 tion; that consistent with sections 152 myself such time as I may consume. recognized the potential danger and took he- and 153 of the Trade Act of 1974, the Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize roic and noble action to ensure that the air- previous question be considered as or- and honor one of the most influential craft they were aboard could not be used as dered on the joint resolution to final and respected women in the history of a weapon. In the ultimate act of selfless cour- passage without intervening motion; American politics, former Congress- age and supreme sacrifice, the crew and pas- and that the provisions of sections 152 woman of . sengers of United Airlines Fight 93 fought to and 153 of the Trade Act of 1974 shall Assuming the seat held by her late recapture the flight from the terrorists and pre- not otherwise apply to any joint reso- husband, then House Majority Leader vented further catastrophic loss of life. lution disapproving the extension of in 1973, Lindy Boggs once This same selfless act was demonstrated by the waiver authority contained in sec- considered herself to be ‘‘a bridge be- the emergency workers, and other employees tion 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with tween the old and new, liberals and of State and local government agencies, in- respect to Vietnam for the remainder conservatives, whites and blacks, men cluding the Port Authority of New York and of the second session of the 107th Con- and women, Republicans and Demo- , and of the United States Govern- gress. crats.’’ This assertion, given by the

VerDate Jul 19 2002 04:27 Jul 23, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JY7.064 pfrm17 PsN: H22PT1 H5028 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 22, 2002 long-time Secretary for the Congres- It is, at the same time, a celebration America has changed more profoundly sional Women’s Caucus and the longest of Lindy Boggs herself. Lindy Boggs than in any other way. The Women’s serving female Member of Congress was or has become a stateswoman in Caucus as we are called, accepts some from the South, in my opinion, exem- the finest tradition of women in poli- responsibility for those changes. Amer- plifies what the spirit of public service tics. She took the political reins when ica is different in each and every way. ought to be. the responsibility fell to her, even Some of these ways had nothing to do Mr. Speaker, it is said that behind though it was not her initial calling. with legislation. Much of them de- every great man stands a great woman, Then she served in the House for nearly pended upon the leadership of Members but I believe that great women stand 2 decades. Lindy Boggs was a teacher of Congress willing to give women’s not only behind great men, but beside by training, but she came from a long issues great priority, to give them pri- them. And in a large number of cases, tradition of political service by mem- ority over other issues. As a result of in front of them. Lindy Boggs certainly bers of her family. When she was in the women’s leadership, much of the great stands out as one of the most respected Congress, she was given the task and legislation of the last 25 years that and successful women in the history of the formidable responsibility of ar- benefit women and their families has this country. Her 17 years of service to ranging for the bicentennial of the been passed. the people of Louisiana, her represen- Congress itself. She chaired the Joint Today it is routine to see women tation of the women of America, her Committee on Bicentennial arrange- walking onto factory floors or driving grace, and her presence have earned ments in the 94th Congress, and the buses or building things. That was not her an esteemed place not only in the Commission on the Bicentenary of the routine when the Congressional Wom- annals of Congress, but in the history United States House of Representatives en’s Caucus was formed in 1977. Women of this country. from the 95th through the 101st Con- now are partners in law firms. They As such, Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute gresses. serve on corporate boards and are this devoted mother, wife, Member of She led the 1976 Democratic Conven- CEOs. They are doctors of every kind; this body, and Ambassador of the peo- tion which nominated , and yes, they serve as Chairs in this ple of the United States to the Holy President of the United States, and was House and in very responsible positions See, and thank her for setting an ex- the first woman to chair a national in the cabinet of the United States. ample not only to the Members of this party convention. She was an author, a Women have improved the quality of body, but to the people of this great political wife, mother, and a gentle- the recruits of the Armed Services. If Nation. woman who influenced the formation there were no women in the Armed In addition, I would like to take this of national policy with a gentle hand. Services, much that we do every day opportunity to join my colleagues and When she retired from this body, she and much of what we depend on every rise in celebration of the 25th anniver- was chosen to serve as the United sary of the founding of the Congres- States Ambassador to the Vatican day would not be done nearly as well. None of this has happened because of sional Women’s Caucus. On April 19, from 1997 to 2001. women in the House of Representatives 1977, 15 Members of Congress met in Mr. Speaker, when one looks at the alone; but no one believes that women what was formally known as the Con- life of Lindy Boggs, one is impressed by in the House of Representatives have gresswoman’s Reading Room to estab- the number of firsts that accompany made no difference on these great ad- lish one of the most influential and re- her service. The first woman to be spected organizations within the House elected to the House of Representatives vances for women. To give Members since then. Originally known as the from Louisiana. That is not so unusual some idea of just how important the Congresswomen’s Caucus, this group today. The first woman to serve as a work of Lindy Boggs and the women has successfully fought for a number of regent of the Smithsonian Institute. who began the Congressional Women’s important issues affecting the millions No one would be surprised at having a Caucus has been, I would name only a of women across this country, includ- woman regent today. She was the first few of the most important pieces of ing pension reform, welfare reform, in- woman to reside over a national con- legislation that have passed this House creased child support enforcement, and vention. That would be routine at since the Women’s Caucus was formed: better awareness and stiffer penalties Democratic and Republican conven- The Family Medical and Leave Act, the for domestic violence. tions today. The first woman to receive Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Though we rise today to celebrate 25 the Congressional Medal from Veterans Child Support Enforcement Act, the years of service by the Congressional of Foreign Wars. Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Women’s Caucus, I believe that Women may be new to the military Prevention Act, the Mammography changes brought on by this group have and the rolls they have today, but Quality Standards Act. The list is very only just begun. As such, on behalf of Lindy Boggs broke yet another mili- long indeed. the American people, I thank all of the tary tradition. She was the first In honoring Lindy Boggs, we honor members of the Congressional Women’s woman to receive a the women who have served in the Con- Caucus for the hard work and dedica- Distinguished Outstanding Alumni gress before and since Lindy Boggs tion to make our country a better Award, the first woman to serve as served. It is very appropriate to take place. I am proud to stand beside each Ambassador to the Holy See. These note, as she is one of the most distin- and every one of them as we work to- firsts have now become part of Amer- guished women ever to serve in this gether to lead this country now and ican life and the American tradition. body in over 200 years. into the future. When we consider that a woman of our Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of time broke these barriers, we must my time. my time. have no small amount of respect. Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, I yield Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield H–235 where the women of the House such time as he may consume to the myself such time as I may consume. come to lounge is named the Lindy gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Mr. Speaker, I want to associate my- Claiborne Boggs Congressional Reading VITTER), the sponsor of this resolution. self with the remarks of the gentleman Room. We do not name rooms after or- Mr. VITTER. Mr. Speaker, I am hon- from Georgia (Mr. LINDER) and thank dinary people, and the naming of this ored and humbled to stand as an author the gentleman for his leadership in room in 1962 as the Congressional of H. Con. Res. 439 as a small com- bring this resolution to the floor in Women’s Reading Room is significant memoration to a woman who has given honor of Lindy Boggs. This is an occa- because H–235 is a very special room. It her State and country so much, and sion to remember and reflect upon both was the original Speaker’s office used that is Lindy Boggs. Lindy Boggs and the role of the Con- by Henry Clay and James Pope. It was Louisiana has a rich and colorful his- gressional Women’s Caucus on women’s the place where we are often reminded tory. We have had fierce debates in our issues, and the role they both have that John Quincy Adams was taken State over the politics of north Lou- played in coordinating and commu- and died after suffering from a stroke. isiana versus south Louisiana, Catho- nicating and legislating for women’s Lindy Boggs’ picture was hung there. lics versus Protestants, the LSU Tigers interests in the formation of public In the years since the Congressional versus the Tulane Green Wave, but we policy. Caucus on Women’S Issues was formed, all agree that Louisiana is proud to be

VerDate Jul 19 2002 04:27 Jul 23, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JY7.085 pfrm17 PsN: H22PT1 July 22, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5029 home of a true national gem that we Columbia (Ms. NORTON) should be man- great grandmother, ambassador, moth- call Lindy, and I am proud to have au- aging this bill on the Democratic side. er. thored this resolution that honors her She would have a full appreciation of To that I would add one more: teach- work, her legacy, and her life. what Ambassador Lindy Boggs has con- er. She taught us all when we served Marie Corinne Morrison Claiborne tributed because of the considerable with her in the Congress. She taught so Boggs is beloved throughout Louisiana, record of the gentlewoman from the many of us here not about the ins and but has an impact on events that affect District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON) in outs and the arcane goings on of this the entire country and indeed the all of these areas. Her appreciation is august body. She taught us not only world. She arrived in Washington at 24 heightened and her recognition all the about the issues and how to get things years of age as the wife of a newly more important, and I thank the gen- done but she taught us what mattered elected congressman, Hale Boggs, and tlewoman from the District of Colum- and how to do it in a way that would the mother of young children. She re- bia (Ms. NORTON) on behalf of all of the reap benefits not only for our issues turns this week to receive the Freedom women in the Congress. There could but for our future service here. Award from the Capitol Historical So- not be a better manager of this bill. Two of those lessons are two that I ciety. would like to convey. When I think of In the meantime, she has served as a b 1730 Lindy, I always think of them; and congresswoman, as an ambassador, as a As the gentlewoman from the Dis- when I employ these lessons, I always chair of political conventions, as some- trict of Columbia (Ms. NORTON) men- think of Lindy. She passed them on. one who has contributed so much to tioned, Lindy Boggs had a career of She said Hale used to always say never her State and country. In doing so, she firsts. To name a few, of course as has fight any fight as if it is your last pioneered new frontiers for women and been said, first woman to be elected to fight. No matter how right you think has created a true legacy of service, pa- the House from Louisiana, first woman you are, no matter how involved you triotism, and honor. to chair a Democratic National conven- are with the issue, no matter how pas- As a congressional spouse, Lindy tion, and the first woman to serve as sionate, no matter how angry, no mat- managed her husband’s campaign and ambassador to the Holy See. And what ter what, you always have to take off congressional office. She chaired the a great ambassador she was indeed. the gloves and shake hands when it is inaugural balls of Presidents Kennedy Each one of these firsts helped clear over, go to your respective corners and and Johnson. She accomplished this the path for women to take on leader- come out for another fight another while raising three wonderful children. ship roles and to make their voices day, but to always treat people as the She was truly Hale’s helpmate, heard. I have no doubt if we asked resource that we are to each other, soulmate, and they were a wonderful Lindy Boggs about her life of public people here to work for the American team that worked together to form a service, we would not hear about all of people and not to fight to the end on formidable duo. If Hale and Lindy those firsts. We would hear about the any issue. could not convince and charm some- accomplishments that went with them. And her second piece of advice she one, it could not be done. What Lindy Boggs cared about were gave me long before I came to Con- When tragedy struck in 1972, Lindy those accomplishments, not what she gress, but I pass it on with attribution found herself widowed and Hale’s work symbolized but what she had done. The to her all the time, to a group of left undone, so she stepped in where gentlewoman from the District of Co- women gathered, she said know thy she saw a need and became a pioneer. lumbia (Ms. NORTON) mentioned that power, know thy power. Women, chil- She won the special election in 1973 to there is a room named for Lindy Boggs dren, workers, people, we should all Hale’s old seat and became the first in the Capitol and she said that rooms know our power because this Congress woman from Louisiana to be elected to in the Capitol are not named for ordi- will always respond to the wishes of Congress. She retired from Congress in nary people, only extraordinary ones. the American people, and women out 1991 after many years of exemplary Indeed, they are not even named for there and people out there just have to service, but she did not retire from life, women. So this is quite a spectacular make their voices heard and their con- she continued to be very active, most source of comfort to women who visit cerns heard, and they can see how pow- notably, going to the Vatican to serve the Capitol that this room is named for erful they are. as ambassador to the Holy See. I wish to say that it is easy to get Lindy Boggs, and a historic and won- As we gather to honor Lindy Boggs, I caught up in Potomac fever and believe derful room it is at that. find myself truly awed by the respect that power resides here, but she knew We talk about her accomplishments. and admiration that she garners from and taught us and reminded us con- The list is long, and certainly time pre- such a vast array of people. A friend stantly that power resided with the vents me from going into everything; not only to presidents and the Pope, people. Thanks to Lindy Boggs, the but I associate myself with some of the but really a friend to us all, particu- power is increasingly in the hands of accomplishments mentioned by the larly those of us in Louisiana. Lou- women as well as men, and for that and gentlewoman from the District of Co- isiana is proud of Lindy Boggs, a true for much more we are very grateful to lumbia (Ms. NORTON) and the gen- national gem. her. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield tleman. She was instrumental in ensur- I am proud to have this opportunity such time as she may consume to the ing that women had access to credit. to join in honoring Lindy Boggs. Ev- gentlewoman from California (Ms. She fought for civil rights, pay equity eryone who has ever served with her PELOSI). for women, protection of the exploited had the privilege of calling her col- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank and assistance to the underprivileged. league. Every person in America has the gentlewoman for yielding me this Her leadership of the Women’s Caucus been blessed by her service to our coun- time, and commend the gentlewoman created a powerful bipartisan force for try. Yes, she is a gem and she truly de- from the District of Columbia (Ms. creating policy on issues of concern to serves the title ‘‘The Gentlewoman NORTON), the gentleman from Georgia not just women but all Americans, from Louisiana.’’ (Mr. LINDER), and the gentleman from issues like Social Security, pensions, I thank my colleagues for the oppor- Louisiana (Mr. VITTER) for their lead- and education. tunity to honor Lindy Boggs today. ership in bringing this important reso- Her most important, I think she Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, I yield lution to the floor. would say, contribution was raising her such time as he may consume to my It is an exciting day for those of us children. Her son’s statement, Tom friend, the gentleman from California who have served with Lindy Boggs. I Boggs’ statement about her is great. (Mr. LEWIS). am pleased to be part of this effort to He said it best at a family celebration Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- honor an outstanding woman who has when he toasted her as mother, cam- er, I thank the gentleman from Georgia been such an important role model for paign manager, mother, consummate (Mr. LINDER) and the gentlewoman many of us, and for so many women in hostess, mother, civil rights advocate, from the District of Columbia (Ms. political life, Ambassador Lindy Boggs. mother, congresswoman, grandmother, NORTON). It is my privilege to rise Mr. Speaker, how appropriate that convention chairman, mother, con- today and join many a colleague to ex- the gentlewoman from the District of gresswoman, mother, author, mother, press my feelings about Lindy Boggs. I

VerDate Jul 19 2002 04:27 Jul 23, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JY7.086 pfrm17 PsN: H22PT1 H5030 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 22, 2002 especially appreciate the gentleman colleagues to congratulate its founder, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of from Georgia’s (Mr. LINDER) bringing the first woman elected to the U.S. my time. this matter before us today and giving House of Representatives to have Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, I am us this opportunity. served in such a high distinction, pleased to yield such time as she may Let me say the last time that Lindy Corinne ‘‘Lindy’’ Claiborne Boggs. The consume to the gentlewoman from and I were together in a social way was first woman to chair a national polit- (Mrs. MORELLA). during the time when she served as am- ical convention and the first to be Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I bassador to the Holy See, a fabulous elected as ambassador to the Vatican, thank the gentleman for yielding this experience for a woman of her back- Lindy Boggs broke the glass ceiling time to me, and I certainly thank him ground and experience and talent; but and helped pave the way for the many and the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. it was most interesting to me over that numbers of women who today humbly TAUZIN), the authors of this resolution, luncheon to watch Lindy, for it was serve in our United States Congress. for bringing it before the House. I cer- very clear to those who know her at all During the 101st Congress, I had the tainly rise in support of H. Con. Res. to know that she was missing some- great privilege of serving alongside 439, to honor Lindy Boggs on this 25th thing that day and the feeling one got Lindy Boggs as she assumed the re- anniversary of the Congressional Cau- was that she was missing the House. sponsibility of compiling photographs cus on Women’s Issues. As has been It was my honor to serve with Lindy and brief biographies of the 129 women mentioned over and over again, and for a number areas in the House of Rep- who had served in the House and Sen- very appropriately so, this is and al- resentatives. Almost all those years we ate as of that time. To date, the pub- ways has been a bipartisan group of shared committees together within the lished volume, which is entitled people who have come together to do appropriations process. She worked ‘‘Women in Congress, 1917 to 1990,’’ what they can for what is in the best long and hard in the legislative branch proudly marks Congress’ anniversary interests of women, children, and all of as well as that subcommittee that as it highlights the progress and the our society. deals with housing programs and vet- contributions made by women to the On April 15, 1977, 15 Congresswomen erans, those programs within our Com- history of our Nation. That book, held the first meeting of the Congress- ‘‘Women in Congress,’’ remains a his- mittee on Appropriations that serve women’s Caucus. These women met to torical resource which has inspired people in many ways the most. Lindy, discuss Social Security and pension re- many readers across America to seek form, child care and job training. They above and beyond all else, was a careers in public service. also prioritized securing government woman of the House who cared most Through the bipartisan caucus that contracts for women-owned businesses. about the institution that is the Con- Lindy Boggs helped found, she re- It has gone on and on. It has increased gress. While the gentlewoman from the mained committed to empowering its numbers. We named the Congress- District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON) is women and improving the lives of our women’s Reading Room for Lindy my Congresswoman, she and I share families. With her leadership, she Boggs. How appropriate, because of her the fact that Lindy Boggs represents helped shepherd vital pieces of legisla- strength, her courage, her caring and the best of what we would hope to be as tion and helped to create the Select her fairness. we serve here in the House of Rep- Committee on Children, Youth and In 1993, 24 newly elected Congress- resentatives. Families, proving her dedication to the women dubbed the year the Year of the Lindy Boggs, with almost every once underprivileged of our society. Woman; and the following year, in the breath during the years she served Today, the Women’s Caucus continues 104th Congress, I was privileged to co- here, wanted to reflect the best of the to make history, helping to enact legis- chair the Women’s Caucus that Lindy House of Representatives, for she cared lation imperative to the lives of women was one of the founders of. She was the about this institution. It was her en- such as the Breast and Cervical Cancer first woman elected to the U.S. House ergy that was applied to try to make Treatment Act and the Violence of Representatives from Louisiana, and sure that it did the utmost on behalf of Against Women Act. in 1976 she was the first woman to chair this institution as it continues to serve Mr. Speaker, that is why I rise today a national political convention. our people and our freedom well. to thank Corinne ‘‘Lindy’’ Claiborne You may all know the history, that Lindy, I look forward to seeing you Boggs, for which the Ladies’ Reading she was only 24 years of age when she on Wednesday when people will, in a Room is named and which is expertly came to Washington from Louisiana formal way, address many of your ac- directed by my good friend Susan with her newly elected husband, Con- complishments. Today it is a privilege Dean, for her vision, for Lindy’s dili- gressman Hale Boggs. She emerged as of mine to just say a few words about gence and for making the women of an influential force in American poli- a great friend from the House of Rep- this legislative body very proud. tics, running her husband’s congres- resentatives. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield sional campaigns and managing his Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Capitol Hill office. Simultaneously she myself such time as I may consume. The gentlewoman from Florida em- raised three children who would come I thank the gentleman for his re- phasized that the Women’s Caucus is a into prominence in their own right. In marks, and I appreciate that the gen- bipartisan caucus. I would like, myself, the words of her youngest child, NPR tleman never forgets that he spends to reiterate that emphasis. It is, I and ABC-TV’s , ‘‘Politics more time in Washington than he does think, not unusual that the name of is our family business.’’ And it is so in his home district because the House Lindy Boggs would be associated with true. The members of the family, one meets here and not in California. I a bipartisan caucus in this House. The who is now deceased who was very know that Lindy Boggs would espe- Women’s Caucus for all of its accom- prominent in politics, Tommy Boggs, cially appreciate the words of the gen- plishments pursues those accomplish- and Cokie Roberts all care about fam- tleman who served with Lindy Boggs ments in a bipartisan fashion. That is ily. They care about family, they care and who serves in such a bipartisan not always easy, but the fact is that we about education, and they care about fashion to this day with us all. have found in the caucus that the great very strong values. Lindy Boggs can be Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of majority of the issues that come natu- very proud of what she has done to cre- my time. rally to us are issues that are of their ate that environment. Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, I am very nature bipartisan. It was my great pleased to yield such time as she may privilege to chair the Congressional b 1745 consume to the gentlewoman from Caucus on Women’s Issues during one Backtracking, in 1972, Congressman Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN). Congress. I must say that I think that Boggs disappeared in a small plane Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. I thank the Lindy Boggs would be especially proud over , and Lindy ran for his seat gentleman from Georgia for yielding that the caucus that she helped found and won. She served in Congress for me this time. has maintained its strong bipartisan nine terms, from 1976 to 1990. I was for- Mr. Speaker, on this 25th anniversary focus and because of that focus has be- tunate to serve with her from the time of the founding of the Congressional come one of the strongest caucuses in I was elected in 1987 until she left and Women’s Caucus, I rise along with my the House. retired in 1990.

VerDate Jul 19 2002 05:30 Jul 23, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JY7.087 pfrm17 PsN: H22PT1 July 22, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5031 She served on the Committee on Ap- Nation in her incredibly quiet, genteel She had so many gifts, and this beau- propriations, she was instrumental in and classy way. But the men of this tiful family she raised with so much creating the Select Committee on Chil- Chamber owe a great deal to Lindy talent is just one of the many gifts dren, Youth and Families, and chaired Boggs, too, particularly the members that she has given this body and this the Crisis Intervention Task Force. of the Louisiana delegation. world and this country. She spearheaded all kinds of legisla- I came to know Lindy as the spouse For all of you who look back over tion to help the American public on of Congressman Hale Boggs, who was those 25 years and think how far this issues ranging from civil rights to cred- such a powerful figure in this Chamber body has come, how much we have it access and government service and and lost his life campaigning for a col- changed in those 25 years, let me per- pay equity for women. league in Alaska. We never found Hale haps close with one most important I always found her to be a mentor, Boggs. We just know that we lost him, thought for the women of this body: one that I could go to, and I think oth- and Lindy Boggs had to pick up the Lindy Boggs opened not only doors for ers felt the same way, too, when I pieces of her life and her career in the you, but she opened a lot of eyes to wanted to seek some advice. She was face of that awful tragedy. But she not men in this body about women’s issues. always understanding, and always had only picked up the pieces of his career, She taught us so much. She made us some very gentle but strong advice to but established her own and became a all much more sensitive to the con- offer. legend in Louisiana for amazing serv- cerns of women, not only in this body, Lindy Boggs has since served as a ice to our State as a Congresswoman. but in this country. And to all of you On a personal level, Lindy Boggs was board member or director of the Na- who remember her, as I do, with such something very special for all the tional Archives, the Botanical Gardens love and affection on this 25th anniver- members of our delegation. I believe all and the U.S. Capitol Commission, and sary of this institution of the Congres- of you who serve in this body know of in 1994, she published her autobiog- sional Caucus on Women’s Issues that which I speak when I say that there are raphy, Washington through a Purple she was so mightily responsible for, we times when the stresses of the job we Veil, Memoirs of a Southern Woman. have undertaken, that we have under- say thank you again, Lindy. Thank you I also visited with her on two occa- taken in many cases in spite of the de- for being a part of this body, thank you sions when she became Ambassador to mands of family and friends and work for giving so much of your life to this the Holy See. She was the typical and all the other things that intrude country in so many different ways. Lindy Boggs; receptive, open, very car- upon our work here in Congress, those Thank you for being that personal nur- ing about her responsibility, profes- pressures and those incredible hours turing spirit that you were for our del- sional, with those who were there to and those incredible problems of travel egation in so many tough moments, visit. back and forth to the district that we and thank you for all you did for wom- So I support this resolution honoring all undertake in service to our country en’s issues in this country. Lindy Boggs and the Congressional sometimes erode your sense of who you Lindy Boggs, we love you, and this Caucus on Women’s Issues on its 25th are and what you are and sometimes body stands in awe of you, and we anniversary. Bipartisanship has always become very almost unbearable in the honor you today because you deserve been a key to the Caucus’ success. We light of all the claims upon your life as no less than the highest honor this find the issues we can share our sup- a Member of Congress. Your children body could ever afford anyone in this port for and we bring our efforts to- need you, your friends need you, the country, who has done so much and gether to improve the lives of women folks at home need you, and your col- given so much and has been such a and families. leagues and their work here need you. great lady as yourself. Again, Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Eventually at some point in your ca- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Lindy Boggs for the great service she reer, you need some very special person TERRY). The time of the gentleman has rendered. May the Congressional to set it all right and sit down with you from Georgia (Mr. LINDER) has expired. Caucus for Women’s Issues thrive and and give you focus again. The gentlewoman from the District of continue. Lindy Boggs always did that for our Columbia has 5 minutes remaining. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I reserve delegation. I can remember so many Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield the balance of my time. times when a member of our delegation myself such time as I may consume. Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, I am was in that moment of stress when it Mr. Speaker, Lindy Boggs makes us pleased to yield such time as he may all seemed too much, and it all seemed use the words eloquence, intelligence consume to the gentleman from Lou- too difficult, and it all seemed almost and excellence in the same sentence. I isiana (Mr. TAUZIN), I suspect a long- unbearable, and Lindy Boggs was there think that is why 11 years after she left time friend of the Boggs family. to put it all in perspective and remind this House she continues to draw peo- Mr. TAUZIN. Mr. Speaker, I thank them why they knocked on doors and ple to this floor when we speak her the gentleman for yielding me time. why they worked so hard to get here name. That, in and of itself, speaks vol- Mr. Speaker, I am pleased today that and what service to this country was umes of the lasting contributions and we are taking a moment to honor all about and what it was to sacrifice the significance of the contributions Lindy Boggs and the work she did in sometimes in order to do this job good Lindy Boggs has made. this Chamber and throughout her life- and to do it well, and to be respectful If I may be so presumptuous as to time for our Nation, for our State, and of all the obligations imposed upon a speak on behalf of the women who for so many in this House who were Member of this body. serve in the Congress, we are especially privileged to know her and work with Lindy Boggs was such a class act as grateful to today honor a woman whom her. It is indeed amazing that it is al- a Congresswoman. She remains such a we regard as one of the seers, one of ready 25 years since she participated so class act as a person. She remains the great mentors of the House. mightily in the establishment of the someone all of us in our delegation Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the Congressional Caucus on Women’s continually look up to with admiration gentleman from Georgia (Mr. LINDER). Issues, and we celebrate that anniver- and respect and honor and great affec- Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, I thank sary today in the same moment we tion. the gentlewoman for yielding me time. honor her for her work and enduring She went on, as you know, to serve as Mr. Speaker, in closing, let me just character and enduring spirit. Ambassador to the Vatican and to say that I have met Lindy Boggs per- I wanted to speak for a second as serve our country in that incredibly sonally on one occasion in the Ambas- dean of the Louisiana delegation about important function, representing our sador’s residence in Rome when she Lindy Boggs, the person. The women of Nation to a foreign nation. She did so was an Ambassador to the Holy See. this Chamber have a lot of debt to with, again, that special style that was Knowing of her remarkable history, Lindy Boggs. She broke so many glass only Lindy’s, that special ability to her remarkable contributions to this ceilings in her life and she opened so charm anyone, anywhere in this world, country, I only left that meeting say- many doors that had remained closed and to make them want to pay atten- ing, gee, what a nice lady. I hope some- before. She was such an instrument of tion to her and to listen to her and to one says that about me sometime, advancing the cause of women in this take her into account. what a nice person. All of us have made

VerDate Jul 19 2002 04:27 Jul 23, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JY7.090 pfrm17 PsN: H22PT1 H5032 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 22, 2002 contributions one way or another, but personal, family and political lives through the whose charm and grace and style and cour- she was a lovely lady. years. age made her one of the most beloved politi- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise I am proud to stand with my colleagues in cians of modern New Jersey history. Lindy today to honor Corinne Lindy Claiborne support of H. Con. Res. 439, in tribute to Boggs often has listed ‘‘mother’’ as one of her Boggs, a pioneer for all women in the U.S. Lindy Boggs. Her valuable contributions in accomplishments—with offspring like Barbara, Congress. As the first woman from Louisiana Congress and her fierce advocacy of women’s Cokie and Tom it’s no wonder. to be elected to the U.S. House of Represent- rights are an inspiration to all of us. played in the halls atives and as a founder of the Congressional Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, I rise of Congress as a child, worked as a letter writ- Women’s Caucus, Lindy Boggs helped pave today to join in celebrating the contributions of er for President John F. Kennedy and danced the path for all women Members of Congress Corrine ‘‘Lindy’’ Claiborne Boggs on the Occa- with President Lyndon Johnson at her wed- who have followed in her footsteps. sion of the 25th Anniversary of the Founding ding. She is remembered for working up to the When Lindy Boggs was elected to Congress of the Congressional Women’s Caucus. final day of an 8-year battle with the cancer in 1973, there were only 15 other women in I was one of only 16 women Members of that took her life at age 51 in 1990. the House of Representatives. Today there the House of Representatives in March 1973, In 1972 Sigmund launched her political ca- are 62 women in the House, and for the first when Lindy began her tenure after winning a reer with a winning campaign for a seat on the time ever, a woman holds the second highest special election to fill the seat of her beloved Princeton Borough council. In three years she position in the Democratic party. Lindy Boggs husband, Congressman Hale Boggs. Fourteen was a Mercer County freeholder as we call is a model and inspiration for all of us who of the women Members were Democrats and county councilors in New Jersey. As a council dedicate our lives to public service. She was two were Republicans. member she convinced New Jersey govern- the first woman to chair a national political Lindy knew how to be an effective legislator ment to ‘‘Save the Dinky,’’ the single-car train convention in 1976 and served as the Ambas- from the start. She already knew a great many that links the Borough to the Princeton Junc- sador to the Vatican under President Clinton of the Members and was knowledgeable about tion station a mile outside town. She has also from 1997 to 2000. House procedure and protocol. In 1976, she established Womanspace, a shelter for bat- I am proud to walk the same halls and work became the first woman to chair a national po- tered women. Later as Mayor, she joined with in the same Chamber where Lindy Boggs litical convention, presiding over the nomina- Mercer County Executive Bill Mathesius, a Re- broke down so many barriers and led the way tion of President Jimmy Carter. publican, to promote ‘‘smart growth’’ in New for so many to follow. I commend her for her In 1977, Lindy and 14 other women rep- Jersey. Barbara was reelected, and entered leadership, spirit, and vision, and urge my col- resentatives held the first meeting of the Con- the Democratic gubernatorial primary in 1989. leagues to support H. Con. Res. 439 Honoring gresswomen’s Caucus in the Congress- ‘‘Barbara had a blend of personal charm Corrine ‘‘Lindy’’ Claiborne Boggs on the Occa- women’s Reading Room. From the beginning, and chutzpah that nobody could stop,’’ a sion of the 25th Anniversary of the Founding the focus of the caucus was on issues with former colleague said after Sigmund’s death. of the Congressional Women’s Caucus. special relevance to women, since our rep- She was a omen in the mold of her colleague Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in resentation among the general Membership of Lindy. strong support of H. Con. Res. 439, which the Congress was so small. The Caucus was Barbara Boggs Sigmund, like her distin- pays tribute to my friend, Corinne ‘‘Lindy’’ Clai- a bipartisan organization from its inception, guished parents, made public service their borne Boggs, on the occasion of the 25th an- showing that Democratic and Republican Con- calling. We in central New Jersey are better niversary of the founding of the Congressional gresswomen could work together on issues to for the commitment of Lindy Boggs and her Women’s Caucus. improve the lives of women and their families. entire family. I join with my colleagues in hon- Lindy Boggs is an outstanding individual In 1981, the name of the Caucus was oring these distinguished Americans. whose service in the U.S. House of Rep- changed to the Congressional Caucus on Ms. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. resentatives has made a lasting and positive Women’s Issues and membership was opened Speaker, today we are here to support the contribution to this great institution. Her dedi- to male members of Congress. In 1990, we passage of H. Con. Res. 439, which seeks to cation to public service, especially in improv- voted to name the Congresswoman’s reading honor Congresswoman Corinne ‘‘Lindy’’ Boggs ing the lives of women, children and the un- room the Corrine ‘‘Lindy’’ Boggs Congres- of Louisiana, the first woman to be elected to derprivileged, has touched the lives of many— sional Reading Room in recognition of Lindy’s the House from that State. and is a testimony to her impeccable char- years of service as Caucus Secretary, her ex- Corinne ‘‘Lindy’’ Boggs was elected to rep- acter. ample of bipartisanship, and her efforts to ‘‘fix resent Louisiana in a special election held I had the distinct honor of serving on the up’’ our little space. after the devastating disappearance of her Appropriations Committee with Lindy after I Lindy served nine terms in Congress, in- husband’s plane in 1972. was elected to Congress—and I can truly say cluding service on the Appropriations Com- Before her stint in the House, Boggs dili- she is one of the most proactive and effective mittee. She was instrumental in creating the gently served as the president of the Women’s Members I have had the privilege of serving Select Committee on Children, Youth and National Democratic Club, the Democratic with in Congress. Families and chaired the Crisis Intervention Wives’ Forum, and the Congressional Club. Lindy’s remarkable career is one of many Task Force. Lindy decided not to run for Con- She chaired the inaugural committees for firsts. In 1973, she became the first women gress in 1990. President Kennedy in 1961 and President elected to the United States House of Rep- Lindy was appointed U.S. Ambassador to Johnson in 1965. She also served as the first resentatives from Louisiana. And by the end of the Holy See (Vatican) by President Clinton female Regent of the Smithsonian. her tenure in 1991, she became the longest and served in that capacity from 1997 to 2001. After filling the seat of her late husband, serving Congresswoman from the South. I join my colleagues in thanking Lindy for Corinne ‘‘Lindy’’ Boggs helped to found the Lindy was the first woman to chair a na- her years of outstanding public service to the Congressional Women’s Caucus and served tional political convention, leading the Demo- people of Louisiana and to our nation. Her role as longtime Caucus secretary. cratic convention of 1976 that nominated as a founding member of the Congressional On this historic 25th anniversary of the President Jimmy Carter. Women’s Caucus has helped to make the founding of the Congressional Women’s Cau- Her dedication to the advancement of concerns and voices of women heard through- cus, we look to honor one of the original mem- women led her to help found the Congres- out our government. bers, Corinne ‘‘Lindy’’ Claiborne Boggs. sional Women’s Caucus in 1977, which is still Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased The Women’s Caucus is a bipartisan group active today as an instrumental bipartisan to join with my colleagues in support of this committed to improving the lives of women force in Congress that promotes key legisla- legislation to honor Corrine ‘‘Lindy’’ Boggs for and families, putting their partisan differences tion to advance the rights of women. her years of service to the House and to the aside. The Women’s Caucus supports initia- She was a leader in creating the Select nation. tives that impact women and families. Origi- Committee on Children, Youth and Families, We in central New Jersey have a close rela- nally established on April 19, 1977, the Wom- and chaired the Crisis Intervention Task tionship with the Boggs family that many of my en’s Caucus has successfully fought for fair Force. colleagues may not know about and we have credit practices, tougher child support enforce- Since retiring from Congress, Lindy served a special affection for Lindy Boggs who has ment, retirement income security, and equi- as United States Ambassador to the Holy See spent so much time in our area. table pay. from 1997–2001. Her life long dedication to In 1983, Princeton elected as mayor Bar- The Caucus has a long list of accomplish- public service exemplifies the devotion, integ- bara Boggs Sigmund, Rep. Bogg’s daughter. ments in the 107th Congress including, but not rity and leadership that have characterized her Barbara Boggs Sigmund was a Southern belle limited to, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act,

VerDate Jul 19 2002 05:53 Jul 23, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K22JY7.092 pfrm17 PsN: H22PT1 July 22, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5033 the Civil Rights Restoration Act, the Women’s House and the Women’s Caucus for the past may have 5 legislative days within Business Ownership Act, and the Family and 20 years, I extend my sincere admiration and which to revise and extend their re- Medical Leave Act. deepest appreciation to Corinne ‘‘Lindy’’ Clai- marks on H. Res. 471. Caucus members have championed wom- borne Boggs for there extraordinary service to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there en’s issues around the world reaching from the people of the United States and the world objection to the request of the gen- Egypt to China. At the U.N. world conferences and her unwavering dedication to the estab- tleman from Florida? on women and children, the Caucus brought lishment of the Congressional Women’s Cau- There was no objection. to the U.N.’s attention the plight of refugees. cus. Onward and godspeed to Lindy and her Mr. PUTNAM. Mr. Speaker, I yield Few of these accomplishments would have beautiful family. myself such time as I may consume. been possible without the insightful and trail- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have blazing leaders of women such as Corinne back the balance of my time. the House consider H. Res. 471, impor- ‘‘Lindy’’ Claiborne Boggs. She served nine The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tant legislation introduced by our dis- terms in the House before retiring in 1990. In question is on the motion offered by tinguished and decorated colleague, 1997, Boggs was nominated by President the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. LIN- the gentleman from California (Mr. Clinton to be the U.S. ambassador to the Vati- DER) that the House suspend the rules CUNNINGHAM). can City. and agree to the concurrent resolution, This resolution recognizes the sig- Boggs has served this House and country H. Con. Res. 439. nificant contributions of Paul Ecke, well, now we have the opportunity to show our The question was taken. Jr., to the horticultural industry and gratitude. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the in particular the poinsettia industry. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise this opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of The poinsettia is named after Joel evening to honor Ambassador and Congress- those present have voted in the affirm- Roberts Poinsett, the United States woman Corinne ‘‘Lindy’’ Claiborne Boggs, a ative. Ambassador to Mexico from 1825 to great and timeless leader and lady of this Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, on that I 1829. Ambassador Poinsett, who col- House. demand the yeas and nays. lected the flower while serving as Am- I had the privilege of serving with Lindy The yeas and nays were ordered. bassador and sent them to his green- Boggs from the time I arrived in Congress in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- house in South Carolina, brought the 1983 until her congressional retirement in ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the first poinsettia to the United States. 1991. As a member of the Banking Committee Chair’s prior announcement, further Since then, the poinsettia has grown and the Appropriations Committee, she cham- proceedings on this motion will be to become synonymous with the pioned many causes including equal credit for postponed. Christmas holiday season. For more women, civil rights, and community develop- f than 150 years, December 12 has been ment. GENERAL LEAVE traditionally recognized as National Lindy was instrumental in founding the Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, I ask Poinsettia Day. That date marks the Women’s Caucus in 1977 when there were unanimous consent that all Members death of Ambassador Poinsett. only 15 women in the House. She served as may have 5 legislative days within Mr. Speaker, I ask that all Members Caucus Secretary. Throughout her congres- which to revise and extend their re- support this resolution. sional career, she was dedicated to improving marks and include extraneous material Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the lives of women and families. my time. So, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of on H. Con. Res. 439. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- the founding of the Women’s Caucus, it is only objection to the request of the gen- self such time as I may consume. fitting that we honor Lindy’s lifelong achieve- tleman from Georgia? Mr. Speaker, Paul Ecke, Jr., revolu- ments. Her portrait hangs in the Women’s There was no objection. tionized the way poinsettias are bred, Reading room now renamed The Corinne produced and sold in the United States, f Lindy Claiborne Bogg Room for years hence. making it the best selling potted flow- Lindy has the distinction of being the first RECOGNIZING CONTRIBUTIONS OF ering plant in the United States and woman elected to the House of Representa- PAUL ECKE, JR., TO POINSETTIA the world. tives from the state of Louisiana and the first INDUSTRY The poinsettia, which is native to woman to chair a national political convention, Mr. PUTNAM. Mr. Speaker, I move Central America, flourished in South- leading the Democratic National Convention to suspend the rules and agree to the ern Mexico, where the Aztec Indians that nominated former President Jimmy Carter resolution (H. Res. 471) to recognize the used it decoratively, for medicine, and in 1976. significant contributions of Paul Ecke, for dye for textiles. The poinsettia was She was also America’s distinguished Am- Jr., to the poinsettia industry, and for first brought to the U.S. by Joel Rob- bassador to the Holy See during the Clinton other purposes. erts Poinsett, the U.S. Ambassador to Administration, the first woman ever appointed The Clerk read as follows: Mexico from 1825 to 1829. to this post. H. RES. 471 Ecke Ranch, established by Paul On April 19, 1977, fifteen Congresswomen Resolved, That the House of Representa- Ecke, Sr., and subsequently owned and held the first meeting of the Women’s Caucus. tives— developed by Paul Ecke, Jr., created a At the time there were a total of 18 female (1) recognizes Paul Ecke, Jr.’s legendary worldwide poinsettia market. In 2001, members of the House of Representatives and energy, generosity, integrity, optimism, de- poinsettias contributed $250 million in 2 female Members of the Senate. Twenty five termination, and love of people which have sales at the wholesale level to the years later, we have 62 female members of enabled him to develop the poinsettia indus- United States economy, and many try as well as to touch and improve the lives the House of Representatives and 13 female times that amount to the economies of members of the Senate. Our progress is slow of children and adults all over the world through his extraordinary contributions; and countries around the world. but steady, a testament to a nation that has (2) extends its condolences to the Ecke b 1800 expanded liberty for all people since our Family and to the floral industry on the founding. death of Paul Ecke, Jr., who was a philan- This resolution recognizes Paul Ecke, With growing strength in numbers, Lindy’s thropist, and advocate for education, and a Jr.’s integrity and determination and bipartisan spirit lives on today. The Congres- warm, loving, and brilliant human being. love of people which have enabled him sional Women’s Caucus continues to carry the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- to develop the poinsettia industry and torch for equitable pay, women’s health, and ant to the rule, the gentleman from extends condolences to his family on child welfare under the leadership of Con- Florida (Mr. PUTNAM) and the gen- his death. gresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald of tleman from Missouri (Mr. CLAY) each Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to California and Congresswoman Judy Biggert will control 20 minutes. support this resolution. of Illinois. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- Lindy’s spirit of bipartisanship has served as from Florida (Mr. PUTNAM). quests for time, and I yield back the the key to the Caucus’s strength and success, GENERAL LEAVE balance of my time. and I am honored to be a co-sponsor of this Mr. PUTNAM. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. PUTNAM. Mr. Speaker, I yield resolution. As a member of this people’s unanimous consent that all Members such time as he may consume to the

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