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Recognizing The Life And Contributions Of Representative Donald M. Payne

Volume
Volume 158 , Number 38
Pages
Pages H1277
Legislative Body
House
Date
Thu, March 8, 2012

(Mrs. CAPPS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)

Rep. Lois Capps

legislator photo
Party
D
State
CA

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the life and contributions of our colleague and friend, Donald Payne.

Don will always be remembered for his commitment to his community, which he served with distinction as a local elected official; to his country, evident by 23 years of service in Congress in which he championed education and fair labor practices; and to the global community, where he was a champion for global health, especially malaria prevention and treatment.

Don was a joy to travel with. He combined gentleness with strength, stood with and for the underserved and underrepresented, and always spoke of his commitment. But as he did, he had this warmhearted smile, even his eyes smiled, as he gave voice to the voiceless.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Don Payne's family, with his staff and the people of the Tenth District of New Jersey, and for all of us as we keep his legacy alive.

Don, you will be missed.