Rep. Fattah Statement on the Passing of Maya Angelou

WASHINGTON, May 28, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (PA-02) released the following statement on today's passing of Dr. Maya Angelou:

"I am saddened to learn of the loss of Maya Angelou. Dr. Angelou was an impressive advocate for many people and causes, and an inspiration to all who read her celebrated works. She was one of the great American artists, activists, and educators of our time; a skilled writer and storyteller whose gifts carried her career across the world.

"Later in life, Dr. Angelou was an outspoken supporter of Alzheimer's research and the National Institutes of Health's Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI).  As the face of the ADNI campaign, she inspired individuals—especially in the African American community—to take part in the study, designed to build a greater understanding of Alzheimer's disease. Her efforts to single out Alzheimer's reflected her lifelong commitment to causes that would strengthen this great nation.

"She will be mourned and forever missed, but her legacy will live on through a body of work that continues to inspire and motivate millions around the world. She was truly a phenomenal woman."

SOURCE Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah

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