Barbara Lee Remembers US Representative Julia Carson
(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (Oakland, CA) released the following statement marveling at the legacy that Congresswoman Julia Carson left behind:
“I can’t help but smile as I remember the wonderful public servant, colleague, mentor, sister and friend who was Julia Carson. I am privilege to have known her.
“We were elected to Congress around the same time – just two years apart. You could say, I followed her into the House.
“Like our beloved Shirley Chisholm, who was the first Black woman elected to Congress, Julia was the first woman and first African American to represent Indianapolis.
“She is an inspiration to the many young women who will dare to enter public service and her spirit will inspire them to keep fighting the good fight as she did during her 35 years in elected office.
“Julia left this world a better place then she found it. After 69 glorious years on this earth, she is with her Maker and I am sure she will dwell in the ‘House’ of the Lord forever and ever.
“My
thoughts and prayers are with her family during what will likely be a difficult
holiday season.”