dr. ethel hall. on election night, november 2, 2010, several trailblazing alabama women made the trip to selma, alabama, to be there when i was elected. i will never forget that dr. ethel hall was one of them. her presence meant so much to me. more than she will ever know. it was her light that guided the path that led me to become alabama's first african-american congresswoman. dr. ethel hall was the epitome of a servant leader. she led by example and was motivated by a driving passion that all children deserve a quality education. dr. hall was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, mr. alfred hall. she is survived by two children, donna and alfred. and a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. today i ask my colleagues in the united states house of representatives to join me in celebrating the life and legacy of this extraordinary alabaman. let dr. hall's life stand as a testament to the courage an strength of one individual's ability to shape the lives of so many. we should be r