Remembering... Juanita Millender-Mcdonald (September 7, 1938-April 22, 2007)

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"The constituents of the 37th Congressional District have suffered a great lost with the passing of Congresswoman [Juanita Millender-McDonald Juanita]. Congresswoman Millender-McDonald fought for her constituents with vigor, dedication and compassion. The citizens of Compton will be forever grateful for her successful work in preventing the closure of King/Drew Medical Center and Compton Community College; in Major League Baseball establishing a youth academy; and the creation of the Alameda Corridor. Congresswoman Millender-McDonald epitomized the true meaning of a servant. She served her family, friends and constituents well. She will be missed by all."

"Congresswoman Juanita Millender McDonald was a remarkably committed legislator. As the first African American Woman to Chair a full committee in Congress, she was deeply dedicated to the work of the House Administration Committee. Through her chair, she was working on landmark legislation to ensure the integrity of our voting system. At home, Rep. Millender-McDonald worked every day for her constituents on the issues of healthcare, economic development and housing. Rep. Millender-McDonald was engaged in a serious effort to revitalize the public housing in her district and was involved in a series of tours and meetings with the Secretary of HUD, Alphonso Jackson at both Imperial courts and Nickerson Gardens aimed at providing better housing options for her constituents. Recently, we joined together to lend our voices to the chorus of community leaders and residents in a successful effort to extend funding for Martin Luther King Hospital. Rep. Millender-McDonald will be missed."

"The passing of Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald is a tremendous loss for the United States mid specifically for the communities of Carson, Compton, Long Beach, Torrance and other cities that comprise California's 37th Congressional District. She was one of the truly great ladies in politics. Congresswoman Millender-McDonald was widely known as a tireless worker, who truly eared for her community and the nation as a whole. She loved people and was always sensitive to the needs of others. Above everything else, she continued to be one of God's humble messengers. A grateful nation and community will certainly miss her leadership and compassion."

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Remembering... Juanita Millender-Mcdonald (September 7, 1938-April 22, 2007)

Assemblyman Mike Davis

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of Juanita Millender-McDonald, a dedicated and tireless public servant that honorably served the constituents of the 37th Congressional District, as well as her country.

Ms. Millender-McDonald was a true pioneer who always advocated the full participation of each and every American in the electoral process.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Millender-McDonald family. She will truly be missed."

Assemblymember Curren Price

"I will remember her for serving as a strong advocate and resource for women and the disenfranchised. Congresswoman Juanita Millender- McDonald's untimely passing is a loss to both elected officials and constituents in her district because she always put people before polities by taking on issues that some would avoid Over a decade ago she was named as one of the fifteen women who would change the world, and I am not alone in saying that while her time was short, she did change ...

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