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then to the Chapin community, living on Lake Murray since 1972. Long after moving to South Carolina, Marilyn learned that she was a direct descendant of the St. Julian’s— French Huguenot settlers who came to the coast of South Carolina in the 1690’s, first cousins to the Ravenels. A branch of the St. Julian family moved to Indiana, and dropped the prefix ‘‘St.’’ from which Marilyn is directly descendant, her maiden name being ‘‘Julian.’’ Although this fact was learned by Marilyn late in her life, it validated her immense love and connection to the state of South Carolina. Among the many organizations that she freely gave her time and passions to, the following were some of her most cherished activities, in no particular chronology or preference. Marilyn absolutely loved being a Docent at the South Carolina Governor’s mansion. She began doing this during the administration of the late Governor Carroll and Iris Campbell and continued this activity under many governors of both parties. Although inactive for several years, Marilyn remained on the Docent rolls until her passing. Marilyn was a member of Clemson University Extension’s Town & Country Homemakers. She was a member and former president of the Evergreen Garden Club. She was a life member of the Eastern Star of Ohio, and a very proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. To say Marilyn was an avid reader is an understatement, devouring and collecting books of all sorts. She feasted on knowledge, always fresh with the news and sharp on history. From her early South Carolina years as a member of the Dutch Fork Republican Women’s Club, many in the community knew Marilyn as a staunch political operative, with a passion and drive that helped many candidates reach their elected goals. As a testimony to this passion, Marilyn was a founding member of the Joe Wilson for State Senate Committee and a delegate to the State Republican convention for nearly 20 years. Marilyn and her sharp wit thoroughly enjoyed an active social life as a member of the Chapin Hat Ladies, and as a charter member of the Carolinian Society where she cherished attending the annual ball. As a founding organizational member of the Chapin Community Theatre group, Marilyn also enjoyed nurturing and sharing her artistic talents with her paintings and by helping organize the Chapin Arts & Crafts Club. She loved to cook and to entertain, serving as host to many parties and events, including having her Bridge club at her home on many occasions. Whether for fun, or as a political forum for the candidates that she supported, Marilyn helped organize the first Chapin Labor Day Festival and Parade. Her family believes both reasons to be true. Marilyn was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary at Chapin Post 193, and she loved being a member of the Chapin United Methodist Church and was so thankful for all the ministerial support the Church had extended during her lengthy illness. Marilyn loved and supported her husband, family and friends fiercely and selflessly, as an encouraging force behind others, never taking the spotlight for herself. Her compassion for others and charitable sacrifices will never be forgotten, and her faith in Jesus Christ places her in the Glory of Heaven with those that went before her, and with those who will follow. For all of those who knew Marilyn, the birthday party for our Lord Jesus in Heaven must have been a little livelier with Marilyn arriving on the day that we celebrate His birth, Christmas. A gift for Heaven for eternity, and a remembrance of the gift that she was to all of us who knew her here on this earth. In lieu of flowers, the family requests for donations to made in her honor to the

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MOURNING THE LOSS AND HONORING THE UNFORGETTABLE LIFE OF NATALIE COLE

HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE OF TEXAS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, it is with a deep sadness and a heavy heart that I rise today to pay tribute to Natalie Cole, a woman who touched the hearts of millions of Americans. Natalie Cole passed away, December 31, 2015 in Los Angeles, California; she was only 65 years old. Natalie Cole’s musical career began in 1975 when her debut album, Inseparable, was released and she became an instant star in the music industry. With hit songs such as ‘‘This Will Be (An Everlasting Love),’’ Natalie Cole exploded onto the music scene, earning the young starlet her first two Grammy Awards—for best new artist and best female R&B performance. In 1976 not long after Inseparable was released Cole married producer Marvin Yancy, with whom she welcomed her son Robert Adam Yancy into the world. Natalie Cole’s career began to climb to new heights throughout the 1970’s, releasing four gold and two platinum records. In 1979, Natalie Cole was honored on the Hollywood walk of fame, with a star of her very own. Although this strong woman struggled with her own personal demons, she was able to face and overcome them and in the mid1980’s was back on top of the musical charts with the megahit, ‘‘Pink Cadillac.’’ In 1991, Natalie Cole released her careerdefining Unforgettable. . . with Love, which paid tribute to her beloved father, the legendary and inimitable Nat King Cole. Unforgettable sold more than 7 million copies and garnered several honors, including the coveted Grammy for Album of the Year. Natalie Cole continued to release many other popular albums, including Snowfall on the Sahara and The Magic of Christmas, an album of holiday standards recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Speaker, truer words were never spoken than when Natalie Cole’s family said that ‘‘Natalie fought a fierce, courageous battle, dying how she lived. . . with dignity, strength and honor.’’ Natalie Cole leaves behind a legacy as one of the most celebrated recording artists in history. I ask the House to observe a moment of silence in memory of Natalie Cole who will forever remain Unforgettable in the hearts of her legions of fans around the world. f

HONORING LORI FLORES

HON. FILEMON VELA OF TEXAS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Mr. VELA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Lori Flores, a native of the Rio

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Grande Valley and a leading researcher in the fields of Latino and labor history. Lori attended Yale University, and she was the first woman in her family to earn a college degree. At Yale, she realized her passion to study Mexican American history, ultimately leading her to earn a PhD from Stanford University. Lori’s dissertation explored the political development of Mexican Americans and immigrants in California’s Salinas Valley during the mid–1900s. Her research on the Latino civil rights movement culminated in the publication of a book which will be released this year. Lori now teaches at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where she nurtures the thinkers and dreamers of tomorrow. Dr. Flores has received numerous awards, and she continues to be a role model for young people in her community. f

REITERATING THE NEED TO RESTORE THE VOTE IN 2016

HON. TERRI A. SEWELL OF ALABAMA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, today I rise on the first Restoration Tuesday of the session to reiterate the ongoing and urgent need to protect the voting rights of all Americans. On behalf of the constituents we were sent here to represent, we must leave our inaction on voting rights behind in 2015! Now is the time to Restore the Vote! It is completely unacceptable that this upcoming election in November will be our first presidential election in 50 years without the full protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This Congress has had over two years to answer the Supreme Court’s call to develop a modern day formula for preclearance. We should be embarrassed by our inaction. It is past time for this body to Restore the Vote! Far too many of our constituents will face new barriers to voting this year. From African American communities in my home state of Alabama, to Native American communities in Alaska, to Asian American communities in California and Latino communities in Texas, thousands of minority communities across America will be met with modern-day barriers to the ballot box due to our inaction. Any attempt to restrict a certain portion of our electorate is a threat to our democracy, whether that is through voter ID laws, the closure of driver’s license offices, or the scaling back of early voting. While these don’t appear as egregious as literacy tests and poll taxes, they represent modern-day attempts to achieve the same goal—to restrict the vote of a portion of the electorate. This is a very old strategy used by individuals in our democracy who wish to silence the voices of entire groups of people. Because of the Voting Rights Act, approximately 3,000 discriminatory voting changes were blocked from occurring from 1965 to 2013. In 1970, when the law was expanded to abolish literacy tests and lower the voting age to 18, the impact was significant as 9 million new voters were added to the roles. As caretakers of our democracy, it is our shared responsibility to restore the Voting Rights Act of 1965. I urge my colleagues to stand with me and renew our commitment towards voter equality. We must pass the Voting

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