August 2, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1221 Combat Marine Outdoors has provided well on the ground of ‘‘sex or marital status’’ is pro- On rollcall No. 429, the Connolly (VA) over 200 wounded veterans from Balboa Hos- hibited by the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of Amendment to H.R. 1582, had I been present, pital to Walter Reed with the opportunity to 1974. Mrs. Boggs also pushed for other wom- I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ hunt and fish. These outdoor experiences fos- en’s economic concerns, like equal pay for On rollcall No. 430, the Murphy (PA) ter the opportunity to engage in a challenging government jobs and equal access to govern- Amendment to H.R. 1582, had I been present, experience that promotes teamwork and ca- ment business contracts. I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ In addition to champion equal rights, Lindy maraderie. In many cases, these excursions On rollcall No. 431, the Motion to Recommit facilitated a turning point in emotional recovery Boggs was a strong supporter of historic pres- ervation. She also supported civil rights legis- for H.R. 1582, had I been present, I would through a challenging experience that helps have voted ‘‘no.’’ our wounded military men and women regain lation at a time when such support often met confidence through a sense of accomplish- with hostility in the part of the country she rep- On rollcall No. 432, Final Passage of H.R. ment. resented. Lindy Boggs also strongly supported 1582, had I been present, I would have voted Col Orr is an accomplished professional, the and defended antipoverty programs. She said: ‘‘aye.’’ most knowledgeable artillery officer I have You couldn’t want to reverse the injustices On rollcall No. 433, Ordering the Previous ever known. But his impact to those Marines of the political system and not include the Question on H. Res. 322, had I been present, on and off the battlefield is immeasurable. I blacks and the poor; it was just obvious. I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ am honored to have served with Col Orr, a In 1991, a room that was being used as the On rollcall No. 434, Agreeing to H. Res. man who not only personifies military dis- House speakers’ office in the 19th century 322, had I been present, I would have voted cipline, but exudes the compassion and love was named in her honor as the ‘‘Lindy Clai- ‘‘aye.’’ borne Boggs Congressional Women’s Reading for our young warriors through a life of service On rollcall No. 435, On Motion to Suspend above self Room.’’ In 1994, Lindy Boggs was admitted to the Political Museum and Hall of the Rules and Pass H.R. 1897, had I been I ask my colleagues join me in recognizing present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ the exemplary military service of Col Alan Orr Fame and in 1997, President ap- pointed her Ambassador to the Holy See. In and his continued dedication to the young f men and women of our Armed Forces. 2006, she was awarded the Congressional Distinguished Service Award for her out- f CONGRATULATING THE ALPHA EP- standing service in the House of Representa- SILON PI INTERNATIONAL FRA- IN TRIBUTE TO AMBASSADOR tives. TERNITY LINDY BOGGS, DIPLOMAT, In addition to her remarkable career in pub- EQUAL RIGHTS ACTIVIST, AND lic service, perhaps Lindy Boggs’ greatest ac- FORMER MEMBER OF CONGRESS complishment are the wonderful children she HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL raised, each of whom has been quite success- OF NEW YORK HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE ful in continuing the family legacy of service: , a Washington journalist for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS ABC and National Public Radio; Thomas Hale IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, August 2, 2013 Boggs Jr., a leading lawyer and chairman of Friday, August 2, 2013 the noted firm of Patton Boggs; and Barabara Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I extend my con- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Boggs Sigmund, who served as Mayor of gratulations to the Alpha Epsilon Pi Inter- pay tribute to a great American and a former Princeton, . national Fraternity on the celebration of its member of this House. Ambassador Corrine Madame Speaker, a great lady has finished centenary. With more than 177 active chapters ‘‘Lindy’’ Boggs was a diplomat, equal rights her course, run the great race, and gone on across the , Canada, the United champion, and a former Member of Congress to claim her great reward. We are deeply sad- Kingdom, France, and Israel, and over 9,000 from Louisiana. Lindy Boggs, who died on dened by the loss of this tireless champion for undergraduate brothers, there is certainly Saturday, July 27, 2013, was one of the most equal and civil rights. But her good works will much to celebrate. admired members of this body and was be- be with us for eternity. For that we can all be The fraternity is celebrating the largest loved by all who knew her. She will be truly grateful. event in its history—the Centennial Celebra- missed. All of us mourn her loss and extend Mr. Speaker, I ask a moment of silence in tion on August 8th honoring the first 100 years our condolences to her family and loved ones. memory of Lindy Boggs. of its existence and its success in cultivating Born Marie Corinne Morrison Claiborne f generations of Jewish leaders on college cam- Boggs on March 13, 1916 on a sugar planta- PERSONAL EXPLANATION puses across the world. tion in Louisiana, Lindy Boggs attended The first 100 years are said to be the hard- Sophie Newcomb College at HON. RICHARD HUDSON est, but the success of Alpha Epsilon Pi is a in , where she met and later mar- OF NORTH CAROLINA wonderful start. ried her husband . After gradua- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I wish the fraternity every success in the fu- tion, Lindy Boggs became a history and Friday, August 2, 2013 ture and look forward to seeing more leaders English teacher in Romeville, Louisiana. Her from Alpha Epsilon Pi take their place in the Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. husband attended law school before being world. elected to Congress in 1940, rising to become 434 I was unavoidably detained at a personal AEPi was founded in 1913 at New York Uni- Majority Leader of the House of Representa- doctor’s appointment. versity, initially as a brotherhood of young men tives. Had I been present, I would have voted On October 16, 1972, a tragic event oc- ‘‘yes.’’ from similar backgrounds, but expanded in time with the goal of giving them the best col- curred. A plane carrying Congressmen Nick f lege and fraternity experience. Since then ap- Begich of and Majority Leader Hale PERSONAL EXPLANATION Boggs perished in the Alaska wilderness. Both proximately 100,000 men have been members were presumed dead, as their bodies were of the fraternity. never recovered. Lindy Boggs won the special HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. More important is the leadership training OF WISCONSIN election and succeeded her husband in Con- provided by AEPi. Its members include Wolf IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gress, becoming the first woman from Lou- Blitzer, Mark Zuckerberg, former Florida Con- isiana to be elected to the House. Mrs. Boggs Friday, August 2, 2013 gressman Ron Klein, National Hockey League was then elected to a full term in 1974 and re- Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, due Commissioner Gary Bettman, James Brooks, elected seven times before retiring at the end to my attendance at a meeting with President a producer/director of The Simpsons, Paul of her term in January 1991. In 1976, Lindy Barack Obama at the White House, I missed Simon and Art Garfunkel, and architect Frank Boggs became the first woman to preside over eight recorded votes on August 1, 2013. I sub- Gehry, plus numberless more. a Democratic National Convention. mit how I would have voted had I been Celebrating a Centennial is a rare event. The velvet Southern charm she had refined present for those votes. AEPi has contributed to the nation and the while growing up in Louisiana enabled her to On rollcall No. 428, the Waxman (CA) world for 100 years and if past performance is become a very effective legislator. It was be- Amendment to H.R. 1582, had I been present, any indication, this will continue for many gen- cause of her amendment that discrimination I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ erations to come.

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