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Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, sadly, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Rita Semel, whose passing yesterday at the age of 104 is a profound loss for San Francisco and for all who believe in the power of dialogue, understanding, and justice.
bringing people together of different faiths, backgrounds, and perspectives in pursuit of peace, dignity, and respect for all of God's children.
Council, and working with Michael Pappas, who is the executive director she respected so much, and whose birthday is today—she left us yesterday; his birthday is today.
who was very close to Rita—send our sympathies to Rita's daughter, Elizabeth, for enabling her mother to be a force in our community for over 100 years.
Mr. Speaker, we join so many in mourning Rita's passing and celebrating her remarkable life and legacy.
May Rita's memory be a blessing. May she rest in peace.