July 11, 2003
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) will receive the National Organization for Women’s Woman of Courage Award tomorrow at the 2003 National NOW Conference.
“Barbara Lee has been a courageous legislator,” said NOW President Kim Gandy. “NOW is grateful for Barbara Lee’s fearless support of women’s rights, civil liberties and peace. Her bravery in standing up for her beliefs and her commitment to equality and justice are an inspiration to women’s rights supporters across the country.”
“I am honored to receive this award from NOW, and I accept it in the name of the many women of courage who have inspired me,” said Lee. “NOW has been so important in the campaign to protect and preserve women’s rights and to mobilize women to participate in politics.”
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee To Receive National Organization of Women’s Woman of Courage Award
Will Receives Award Saturday at 2003 National NOW ConferenceWashington, DC – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) will receive the National Organization for Women’s Woman of Courage Award tomorrow at the 2003 National NOW Conference.
“Barbara Lee has been a courageous legislator,” said NOW President Kim Gandy. “NOW is grateful for Barbara Lee’s fearless support of women’s rights, civil liberties and peace. Her bravery in standing up for her beliefs and her commitment to equality and justice are an inspiration to women’s rights supporters across the country.”
“I am honored to receive this award from NOW, and I accept it in the name of the many women of courage who have inspired me,” said Lee. “NOW has been so important in the campaign to protect and preserve women’s rights and to mobilize women to participate in politics.”
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