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[Pages E1162-E1163]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING LILLIAN STEWART
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HON. BARBARA LEE
of california
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life
and legacy of Ms. Lillian Stewart and to extend my deepest condolences
to her family upon her passing at the blessed age of 95. Ms. Stewart
was a devoted mother, grandmother, and community activist. I am also
privileged to have been able to call Ms. Stewart my friend.
Born in Mecklenberg County, North Carolina, in 1923, Ms. Stewart was
born the middle of five children. She spent her formative years in
Washington, D.C., where she attended Garnet-Patterson Junior High
School and Cardoza High School.
After graduating from high school, Ms. Stewart went on to continue
her education, completing a postgraduate course in Cosmetology at
Madame CJ Walker's College of Beauty Culture; a foreign language course
at the University of the District of Columbia; and medical secretary
training by the District of Columbia Medical Society; and earning a
Montgomery Ward Consumer Education ``Art of Interior Decorating Home
Fashion Forum'' certificate.
Ms. Stewart spent much of her professional career at Howard
University Hospital, where she served in several support and junior
management positions. She retired from the hospital as Hospital
Utilization Review Coordinator. Upon retirement, Ms. Stewart dedicated
her time to a range of community activities and small business
ventures. She was active in the AARP Shepherd Park Chapter No. 2667,
chair of the Southwest Advisory Council-Southwest Health Clinic and was
a D.C. Public Notary. Ms. Stewart was also an outspoken activist. She
actively protested the planned closure of DC General Hospital, located
in a predominately African American neighborhood, in 2001.
As a mother, Ms. Stewart encouraged a pursuit of education in her
children. She was
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privileged to live to witness her three children's professional
accomplishments in communications, medicine, and photography. She also
leaves behind six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
On a personal note, I had the honor of spending private time with Ms.
Stewart thanks to her loving son Dwight who has been a dear friend for
decades. I loved being with her. She brought me joy and made me laugh.
Her colorful descriptions and deep insights were remarkable. I attended
mass with her on several occasions and she demonstrated in words and
deeds her belief in God, who she knew was all merciful and loving. I
will deeply miss Ms. Stewart, but her indomitable spirit will endure
forever.
Today, I join Ms. Stewart's family in celebrating her life and
enduring legacy. May she rest in power and in peace.
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