Expressing the Condolences of the House of Representatives on the Death of the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a Representative of the State of Ohio
Floor Speech
EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF OHIO -- (Extensions of Remarks - September 09, 2008)
SPEECH OF
HON. LINDA T. SÁNCHEZ
OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008
* Ms. LINDA T. SÁNCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my most sincere condolences on the death of the Honorable STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES.
* I was extremely saddened to hear the news of Congresswoman Jones' passing. Since 1999, she has proudly and honorably served Ohio's eleventh district.
* STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES was the daughter of an Airport skycap. She grew up in Cleveland and graduated from college and law school at Case Western. She began her life of public service when she went to work as a local government lawyer and went on to serve 8 years as a judge on the Court of Common Pleas of Cuyahoga County. As the first African American woman elected from Ohio to serve in Congress, she brought a fresh energy and new perspective to the House. No one was surprised when she quickly rose to a position on the powerful Ways and Means Committee.
* I got to know STEPHANIE in my first term in Congress because my office was next door to hers. She was never too busy to help a freshman member in whatever way she could. Her energy was boundless, and I will sorely miss her smile--it could light up a crowded room. Those who had the good fortune to know this incredible woman know what I am talking about.
* During her four terms in Congress, she was a champion for the people of the eleventh district. She worked tirelessly to create equal opportunities for all people in this country as she fought to increase the minimum wage, to increase funding to public schools, and to create affordable and accessible healthcare.
* The people of Ohio have lost a great political leader, and we have lost a beloved and respected colleague. We will all miss her friendly smile and her passion for her fellow man.
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