It is with profound sadness, mr. Speaker, that i share the news that a great friend and Public Servant has passed away. Darell Ann Pennington was a dear friend, trusted member of my staff, and tireless advocate for marylands Fifth District. For the past 12 years he saved as a case worker in my office in green belt, maryland, serving prince georges county, culvert county and anne arundel county. She had worked for earl yes state senator. Mr. Speaker, she knew the Fifth District and communities better than almost anyone. And she cared deeply about the people who called, emailed, and wrote to us asking for assistance with federal agencies and help accessing government services. In particular, she was a fierce advocate for our district seniors. But she was also a mentor to countless young people, including interns who came to our District Office and learned lessons from her not only about serving our constituents but how to approach life through perseverance, faith, and positivity. Daryl d
And public housing. He started with a special programs for youth. The primary care and Health Services at the youth guidance center. In 2004, Michael Baxter became center and director for Health Program for youth and at the time of his death, he served as the director of Youth Services for primary care as well as director or Family Planning for both primary care and maternal and child health. Michael baxter touched people in his service and his life. He mentored advocates for many like him who were involved with many youth and families. As we memorialize him, our thoughts go to his husband, his son and family and colleagues. Michaels memory is truly a blessing for all of us and his great work will continue to those we serve not only in Public Health but throughout the city. Rest in peace, Michael Baxter. The next item i have is a very sad and on a very personal level is very tragic in memoriam and we have a number of members in the Transgender Community in the audience and i want to th
Large. Taja volunteered at a food pantry and Community Center and regularly attended meetings for causes she supported and she was committed to raising awareness to issues affecting the Transgender Community especially issues that involved health and disparity in that community. Taja was known for being a charismatic and out spoken person for life challenges. Taja loved music and fashion. She had a first job and was a fan of madonna and prince. She was strong, independent and selfless. She worked hard and never hesitated to give whatever she had to people. She will be remembered for here work, generosity her fighting spirit for social justice. Her mother described her as having been beautiful inside and out. Taja is the transgender woman of color. The most recent reported over an hour ago i know that name of that individual was announced at the transgender deliberation which a number of us attended. In 2013 transgender women were the victims of hiv lgbt motivated hate violence homicide
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Parks for bonfire. In a city with growing credibility crisis the bonfire has provided Recreational Activities including my own, student, surfers and bean,000 beach,000 enthusiast and others and this encourages the districts west side and they have a history and you can find out more about the western neighborhoods. But they relate that the history of bonfires go back over 100 years. Historical records show san franciscansen enjoying this. Surfers would warm up along the bonfires along the beach near the stairwell near the bench l. A. Restaurant. Over the years, banks through the National Park service and local Community Groups like surfers without borders. When a number of fire pits were installed in 2007, they successfully kept the beach fires to a controlled area in my district. Importantly this kept the fires away from environmentally sensitive areas and made clean up easier. I want to acknowledge the hard work from the National Parks service. We are working with her to ensure that