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Congresswoman Adams Honors the Life of Shanda LaVie McAllister on the House Floor

January 8, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC— Today Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) gave a one minute speech on the House Floor honoring the life of Shanda LaVie McAllister. Text of the speech is below:

"Mr. Speaker I come to the floor of the US House to pay tribute to the memory of Shanda LaVie McAllister-- native North Carolinian, admired daughter, sister and friend who departed this life suddenly on December 12, 2014 in Cumberland County where she lived and worked as a teacher.

Shanda was an outstanding educator, well respected advocate for children, leader in her church and community and someone who valued all people.

Genuinely concerned for the welfare of each student, she truly believed that if given the opportunity and resources every child could succeed.

She had a good heart, glowing personality and left an indelible impression on her community and state. For her many tireless efforts on behalf of children I join with her parent's Freddie and former Rep. Mary McAllister and our state in honoring Shanda's memory and legacy."

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