May 1, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 71 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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  MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING THE LIFE OF CONGRESSWOMAN ELLEN TAUSCHER

  (Ms. PELOSI asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise with great sadness to mark the 
passing of a leader of exceptional courage and firm principles, our 
colleague and dear friend, Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher.
  The presence of so many members from our California delegation is a 
beautiful tribute to her beautiful life. Thank you all for being here.
  Ellen's passing is a great official loss to the people of California 
and to the Nation and a deep personal loss for all of us who are 
blessed to call her friend.
  Our hearts break for her daughter, Katherine. Personally, it was a 
joy for many of us to see her expect Katherine. Katherine came. 
Katherine is growing up. She took such delight in being Katherine's 
mother.
  Ellen was an extraordinary force for progress who made a difference. 
Her smart, strategic leadership strengthened our democratic 
institutions and kept America safe, and her relentless commitment to 
nuclear nonproliferation beautifully honored the oath we take to 
support and defend the Constitution and protect the American people.
  Ellen was a pioneer who made history when she became the youngest 
ever and one of the very earliest women members of the New York Stock 
Exchange, where she was a powerful voice for technology, science, and 
innovation.
  Ellen's friendship was a gift, and her legacy was one of outstanding 
leadership marked by deep patriotism and tireless commitment to 
progress.
  May it be a comfort to Ellen's beloved daughter, Katherine, and her 
many, many loved ones that so many share their loss and pray for them 
at this sad time.
  Mr. Speaker, I now ask that Members and guests in the gallery rise to 
observe a moment of silence.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Swalwell of California). All present 
will rise to observe a moment of silence.

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