Julia Carson (D-IN) dies at age 69
Posted by ~Ray @ 2007-12-15 16:19:09
Rep. Julia Carson the first African American and the first woman to be Indianapolis in Congress at age 69. Her death comes just three weeks after Carson announced that had terminal lung cancer.
"Julia Carson overcame much and accomplished much and devoted her life to helping other people do the same," Sen. Evan Bayh an Indiana Democrat in a statement. "She was elected to important public offices but never forgot who she was where she came from or who she was there to serve."
Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) will call a special election to decide a replacement for the last year of Carson's term.[ADVERTHERE]Related article:
http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/061129.php
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