Women in Municipal Government Mourns the Passing of Dorothy Height

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Apr 26, 2010, 12:34 ET

WASHINGTON, April 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Orlando, Fla., Commissioner Daisy Lynum, president of Women in Municipal Government (WIMG), released the following statement mourning the recent passing of civil rights icon Dorothy Height:

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"Dr. Height has been a role model and inspiration for females, from youth to adulthood, as we've been examples of excellence in our own careers, lives, families and communities. She has shown us how to shape our visions, sharpen our focus and maintain our integrity. For politicians of all ages, races, ethnicities and offices, she has been worthy of our salutes, bows and praises. We will greatly miss her, but we will never forget her."

WIMG is a constituency group of the National League of Cities (NLC). It was formed in 1974 to serve as a forum for communication and networking among women municipal officials and their colleagues interested in addressing women's issues. It strives to raise awareness about issues of concern to women and encourages women to seek public office in their communities.

The National League of Cities is the nation's oldest and largest organization devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.

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