July 24, 2009: Congressional Record publishes “HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK OF CHERYL YVONNE WALLACE BOYD”

Volume 155, No. 113 covering the 1st Session of the 111th Congress (2009 - 2010) was published by the Congressional Record.

The Congressional Record is a unique source of public documentation. It started in 1873, documenting nearly all the major and minor policies being discussed and debated.

“HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK OF CHERYL YVONNE WALLACE BOYD” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1958 on July 24, 2009.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK OF CHERYL YVONNE WALLACE BOYD

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HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

of texas

in the house of representatives

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Cheryl Yvonne Wallace Boyd whose passing on Monday, July 13, 2009 at the age of 53 is a loss for the community of Dallas, Texas.

Ms. Boyd began her career in public service as counsel on the Senate Commerce Committee, and worked over fifteen years with the Environmental Protection Agency where she served in various positions with the utmost distinction. Ms. Boyd was a public servant in the truest sense, and for those who knew and worked beside her, she was described as nothing short of an extraordinary woman who was devoted, charitable, kind and a tireless advocate.

Beyond her talents in government, Ms. Boyd was a fixture in the Dallas community. She was an active member in the Junior League of Dallas, an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Ms. Boyd was also very involved in one of the nation's oldest and largest volunteer service organizations, The Links, Incorporated. As a member of the Dallas chapter she was part of an extraordinary group of women committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.

Ms. Boyd's legacy of service and giving is an example for all those who wish to serve their communities. Although she has passed, her legacy of service and devotion to community will continue to benefit the City of Dallas for years to come.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 155, No. 113