Susan Davis: “with real sorrow I come to the podium today to honor a truly memorable colleague, the Honorable Patsy Mink. As a…”

“with real sorrow I come to the podium today to honor a truly memorable colleague, the Honorable Patsy Mink. As a freshman Member, it has been so inspiring to serve on a committee with a role model who has made a real mark on our society through her lengthy service in the House of Representatives. It was an honor for me to join her at this podium on June 19 in the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Title IX. Seldom does one get to join forces with one of the original sponsors of legislation that was not only landmark legislation for our country, but was so formative for my children's generation. When I was a local school board member, I remember how hard we had to work to change the culture of our society to implement the equality embodied in this bill. She lived the battle for equal opportunity that that bill codified. I was so touched that she thanked those of us who spoke honoring this legislation by presenting us with the T-shirt that I wear very, very proudly today.”