Political Quotes

“I rise to address the House on this very important special order celebrating March as Women's History Month. First, I want to thank the distinguished Member from California, Ms. Woolsey, for holding this special order. It gives me great pride to celebrate the accomplishments of an outstanding African-American educator from St. Croix, VI, Mrs. Eulalie Rohlsen Rivera. Mrs. Eulalie Rohlsen Rivera was born August 2, 1909, in Frederiksted, St. Croix. She earned her assistant-grade teachers license in 1932 and her principal license in 1934. Mrs. Rivera grew up in the Ebenezer Orphanage on St. Croix. During her teens she was assigned to teach the kindergarten class. This assignment launched her teaching career. She briefly taught at the Christiansted Kindergarten and later at the Diamond School from there she went on to teach at La Princesse School and the Claude Markoe School were she remained until her retirement in 1974. Mrs. Rivera is truly a great civic leader. She gave of her time and talents to such organizations as the Women's League of St. Croix, Frederiksted Democratic Club, Frederiksted Hospital Auxiliary, Lutheran Church Sunday School, St. Croix Business and Professional Women's Club, League of Women Voters of St. Croix, Committee on Aging, and the Friends of Denmark. In 1967 Mrs. Rivera was named 'Woman of the Year' by the Frederiksted Business and Professional Women's Club and 'Teacher of the Year' at the Claude O. Markoe School.”