Washington,
April 23, 2007
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Chandra Harris
(770-210-5073)
Scott Statement on the Passing of Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald
Congressman David Scott (D-GA) spoke on the House Floor tonight to extend his condolences on the passing of Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald of California. Scott's remarks included the following:
Madam Speaker, this is indeed a solemn occasion, but it is also an occasion to celebrate.
On each of our obituaries at that time, there are three things that are mentioned: the year you were born, the year you died, and then there is the dash. It is what you do with the dash, what you do with your life. And the life that we are here to celebrate, Juanita Millender-McDonald's life, was one of greatness and sacrifice and commitment, serving on the city council, serving in the State legislature of California, and then in the Congress of the United States. Traveling around the world wherever the need was, whether it was in Africa, Middle East, in the Caribbean, she cared.
Juanita Millender-McDonald fought the good fight, she kept the faith, and there is indeed put up for her an outstanding crown of righteousness, and we all thank God for having Ms. Juanita Millender-McDonald pass our way.
