NWPC Statement on Harriett Woods

  

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

NATIONAL WOMEN’S POLITICAL CAUSUS OF METRO ST. LOUIS PAYS TRIBUTE TO HARRIET WOODS AS A POLITICAL ACTIVIST AND FELLOW MEMBER

 

PLEASE DIRECT MEDIA INQUIRIES TO:

LISA CASSADY

(314) 749-5408

 

THE FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY NWPC-Metro St. Louis CHAIR TIFFANY REYNOLDS:

 

Harriett Woods will be remembered for her dedication to women and public service.  Harriett was a great friend to the Women’s Political Caucus; a former president of the National Women’s Political Caucus, and the founder of the St. Louis chapter.  During her committed activity with the caucus, Harriett always encouraged more women to become civically involved. 

 

Harriett made a personal impact on many of us members.  Many of our members since have been elected to political office while others became more actively involved in politics.  Because of Harriett, the number of women office holders have dramatically increased—not only nationally, but in the State of Missouri as well. 

 

During the past year while battling with leukemia, Harriett continued to support the Caucus and our endorsed candidates for she never gave up on her passion—and her passion shall never give up on her.  We will remember Harriett and will pay homage to her dedication, wisdom, and strength.    

 

Tiffany Reynolds,

Chair NWPC-Metro St. Louis

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Statement of National Women's Political Caucus on the death of Harriett Woods 

Harriett Woods

June 2, 1927- February 8, 2007

“You can stand tall without standing on someone. You can
be a victor without having victims.”

    The National Women’s Political Caucus is deeply saddened by the loss of our former president and leader Harriet Woods.  Harriet was an inspirational leader who embodied both the highest ideals of feminism and the pragmatic realities of politics.  She mentored literally hundreds of women across the nation and was integral to the electoral successes of what came to be known as Year of the Woman.  Harriet helped to organize and channel our collective outrage at the treatment of Anita Hill during the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings into constructive action.  Her energy, passion, candor, and wit will be sorely missed.