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Civil Rights Champion Dies at 100
Augustus F. Hawkins, the first
African American from California
to be elected to Congress and a
champion of workers, fair housing
and civil rights, has died. He was
100.
Hawkins, a Democrat who repre
sented South Los Angeles first in
the state Legislature and then in
Congress for more than half a cen
tury, died Saturday at Suburban
Hospital in Bethesda, Md. of symp
toms related to old age, his niece,
Susan Jefferson, said Monday.
He began his public-service ca
reer in an era that was far less con
genial to minority politicians, serv
ing as a state assemblyman from
1935 before w inning election to the
U.S. House of Representatives in
1962 as the civil-rights movement
was taking center stage.
By the time he retired in 1990,
Hawkins had served as a legislator
for most of the 20th century.
His legislative legacy includes a
key role in shaping federal statutes,
most importantly as sponsor of the
equal employment section of the
landmark 1964Civil Rights Act that
created the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission. Hawkins
fought with president after presi
dent for minimum-wage increases
and, with Sen. Hubert Humphrey
(D-Minn.), wrote the Humphrey-
Hawkins Act of 1978 that was de
signed to reduce unemployment
and inflation.
He also helped form the Con
gressional Black Caucus in 1971
and was the dean of the caucus
when he retired.
Rep. Diane Watson (D-Los An
geles) said Hawkins had mentored
a generation of black politicians.
“ He was ‘the only’ for a long
tim e,” she said, referring to his
role as one of the first African-
American members of the Assem
bly and Congress. "It was Gus
Hawkins who gave us the cred
ibility. It was Gus Hawkins who
gave us the id e a s .. . . He has left
a sterling legacy."
In a statement. Rep. Maxine
W aters (D -Los A ngeles), who
holds Hawkins’ former seat, called
him "the author of some of the most
significant legislation ever passed
in the H ouse. . . particularly in the
areas of education and labor__ He
cared about poor and working
people.”
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Romeo is healthy and develop-
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He suffered some early substance-
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Romeo loves other children, and
would be thrilled to have same-age
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energetic, on-the-go family that can
continue to introduce him to the
many exciting possibilities the world
has to offer would be a perfect
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He is one of approximately 300
Oregon children available for adop
tion through the state, generally
because of abuse and neglect.
For more information on the
availability of this child, or on how
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©bituarp In Loving Memory
Hattie Williams
Hattie W illiam s, a longtim e Portland resident,
died Oct. 26, 2007 in Los Angeles. She was 93
years old. A celebration o f her life will be held at
a later date with close friends and relatives to be
notified.
Hattie m oved from the Portland
area in 2000 to live with her son
Je rry W illia m s in R o u n d ro c k ,
Texas. In 2002, they m oved to Los
Angeles. She previously lived with
her daughter Shirley and son-in-
law M ichael T hom as in Fairview,
Ore.
She w as born on April 12, 1914,
in M ayhew , Miss, to Jefferson and
Mary A lice M ustin Her form ative
years w ere spent in Baxter and
M cG ee, Ark. On Sept. 25, 1941 she married
Clarence C. W illiams. He passed away July 22,
1995. They m oved to Portland follow ing the
Vanport flood in 1948.
Hattie was a hom em aker for many years. She
also worked for the State o f O regon at the Albina
M ulti-Services Center for 18 years until her retire
ment in 1983. Hattie and Clarence traveled exten
sively. She alw ays enjoyed sharing her vast expe
riences and encounters during her travels.
Hattie was very spiritual and had a good sense
o f humor. She was always w illing to share a funny
story, som e w isdom o f advice. She had a very
giving heart. If som eone needed som ething, she
would not hesitate to give, no questions asked.
Hattie loved to cook. Her fam ily states she was
the original “Rachel Ray," cooking a
meal in 30 m inutes or less with her
pressure cooker. She was outspoken
and enjoyed sharing her expertise and
knowledge. She will also be rem em
bered for the classy way she dressed.
She loved her family and will be forever
m issed and forever rem em bered by all
those she loved and all who loved her.
Hattie leaves to mourn her passing,
her children, Jerry, Delores Johnson o f
Portland, David W illiam s and wife Ana
o f P o rtla n d , S h irle y and h u sb a n d
Michael Thom as and June A. Hill o f Cincinnati,
Ohio. She was preceded in death by sons Charles
Ford. Clarence W illiam s Jr., step daughter Dorthy
Layden, sisters Mary Ann M iller, Irene Baker and
brother Louis Mustin w ho died at age five; 14
grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one great-
great grandchild; and a host o f nieces, nephews,
relatives and other friends.
A rrangem ents by Aaron Crem ations and Buri
als o f San Bernardino, Calif. Rem em brances to the
Susan G. Komen foundation.
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Birthday
Sisters in
Action
Celebrate
The community is invited to
join a night of food and fun as
the activist group Sisters in
Action for Power hold their
12th-annual celebration, Fri
day,Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the
gym near Alberta Street's St.
Andrew Catholic Church, 4940
N.E. Eighth Ave.
Tickets are priced on a slid
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If you have questions, or if you
would like to RSVP, call 503-
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assistance agencies servicing the Port-
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Oregon Food Bank-Portland Metro
Services
Counties served: Clackamas, Multnomah and
Clark.
7900 N.E. 33rd Dr.,97238
503-282-0555
St. Vincent de Paul Holy Redeemer
Services: Emergency food box/pantry, utilities
and rent.
Days/Hours: Sat. 3-5 p.m.
503-235-8431
St. Vincent de Paul Immaculate Heart
Services: Emergency food box, go to site tor
assistance.
Days/Hours: Tue. 3-5 p.m.
503-235-8431
St. Vincent de Paul St. Charles
Services: Emergency food box: no walk-ins.
Days/Hours: Mon.-Sun. (on call)
503-235-8431
Allen Temple Food Pantry
Services: Emergency food box/pantry.
Days/Hours: Tue. 5-7 p.m.;
Wed. & Sat.: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
503-284-1010
St. Vincent de Paul St. Andrews
Services: Emergency food box. go to site for assis
tance.
Days/Hours: Mon., Wed., Thu.. Fri.
11 a.m.-l p.m.
503-235-8431
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon NE
Emergency Food Program
Services: Emergency food pantry, harvest share.
Days/Hours: Mon., Tue. Thu., Sat.
l-4 p .m .
503-284-5470
New Hope Missionary Baptist
Services: Emergency food box, some clothing assis
tance. harvest share.
Days/Hours: Last two Wednesdays of the month;
10a.m.-I p.m.
503-282-8960
We Care Outreach
Services: Emergency food box/pantry. on-the-jot
training.
Days/Hours: Mon. 10a.m .-2p.m .
503-287-6343
William Temple House
Services: Emergency food box, hygiene products
counseling, referrals.
Days/Hours: Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
5O3-226-3O2I
Salvation Army Moore St. Center
Services: Emergency food box/pantry.
Days/Hours: Mon.. Wed., Fri.. 1-5 p.m.
503-493-3925. Ext. 34
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Carpenters Food Bank
Crossroads Cupboard
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Services: Emergency food box/pantry.
Days/Hours: Third Friday of the month;
9a.m .-2 p.m.
503-286-1898
Services: Emergency food box, referrals
Days/Hours: Thu. 9 - 11 a.m.
Sat.: 11 a.m.-l p.m.
503-157-9345
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