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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

Date: Sept. 8, 2008
Location: Washington, DC


EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF OHIO -- (House of Representatives - September 08, 2008)

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Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues in expressing great sympathy on the sudden passing of Stephanie Tubbs Jones.

Stephanie Tubbs Jones was a pioneer her entire professional career: She was the first African-American and the first female prosecutor in Cuyahoga County, Ohio; the first African-American woman to sit on the Common Pleas bench in Ohio; the first African-American woman to be elected to Congress from Ohio; and the first African-American woman to serve on the House Ways and Means Committee.

As a first term member of Congress, my service with Stephanie was too short, but I will fondly remember her bright smile and vibrant personality. Her leadership and passion will be sorely missed.

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Stephanie's son, Mervyn Leroy Jones II, and her sister, Barbara Walker.

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