Congresswoman Barbara Lee Issues Statement on the Passing of Mother Wright
For Immediate Release
May 8, 2009
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Washington D.C. – Saddened by the passing of Mother Mary Wright, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) issued the following statement on Friday:
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and community activist Mother Mary Ann Wright,” Congresswoman Lee said. “Mother Wright, as she was known by the many people she has touched, was Oakland’s Mother Teresa – a humanitarian who was an advocate for the poor and the homeless.
“Mother Wright was a caring and compassionate soul who spent a lifetime giving to others. Through the Mother Mary Ann Wright Foundation, she embraced the hungry and homeless, in what she always said was her spiritual responsibility and her life’s mission.
“Mother Wright’s giving spirit transcended the City of Oakland. She traveled across the globe, going as far Russia to feed the hungry and nurture the poor. Even with her work abroad, Mother Wright’s heart remained in Oakland. And while her work in the community brought her many honors and broad recognition, Mother Mary remained humble and committed to working on the behalf of those most in need.
“Mother Wright will be deeply missed by all, and my thoughts and prayers are with her family.”