September 12, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 146 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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             HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF MARCA BRISTO

  (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to celebrate the life of 
Marca Bristo, whose unyielding commitment to advancing disability 
rights improved the lives of millions.
  As the founder of Access Living and a leader of the National Council 
on Disability, the National Council on Independent Living, and the 
United States International Council on Disabilities, Marca fought 
passionately to ensure that people with disabilities have the same 
rights as their able-bodied peers, including the right to live 
independently in the community.
  She was a crusader for the Americans with Disabilities Act, and her 
steadfast advocacy was instrumental in the passage of this landmark 
civil rights legislation.
  Her work tearing down barriers cleared the way for people with 
disabilities to pursue their own dreams, which, ultimately, also helped 
me realize my dream of becoming a United States Congressman.
  Marca's legacy is the continued improvement of the lives of people 
with disabilities. She made a difference, and my condolences go out to 
her entire family and her friends.

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