Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Dr. Joyce Bennett Justus, who was called home on April 12. A beloved and gifted academic, as well as a dedicated educator and administrator, Joyce touched the lives of many people in San Diego and beyond. Joyce was born in Jamaica and immigrated to the United States. She believed in excellence and pushed herself to earn a Ph.D. in anthropology from UCLA in 1971. She devoted her life to teaching, especially higher education, from her time as an assistant professor of anthropology, to coordinator of urban and royal studies, to vice chancellor at UCSD. She also served as Vice Provost of Academic Affairs with the University of California Office of the President, Peace Corps Advisor, and Assistant Director of Social and Behavioral Science in the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Clinton White House. Joyce loved her church, St. Peter's, especially the choir and the organ music. She also loved her Bible study and her friends there. Joyce was loved by all her family and friends, and they look forward to reuniting with her in Heaven. May she rest in peace. ____________________”