On the recordDecember 2, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the remarkable life and legacy of Betty Ray McCain, who sadly passed away last week. She was a force of nature. She spent decades fighting for North Carolinians, from working for former Governor Jim Hunt to serving on UNC's Board of Governors. Much of the social progress we have made in North Carolina can be credited to Betty Ray McCain's work with the North Carolina Democratic Party, where she served as the first chairwoman. In the 1970s and 1980s, she was one of the most important voices in the fight to ratify the ERA. As a long-time resident of Wilson, North Carolina, Betty Ray McCain always gave back to the community she called home. She paved the way for women like me, and her legacy will inspire future generations. Betty Ray McCain left her mark on North Carolina history, and we are better because of her. ____________________
