“I am sad that Gloria Steinem died. She helped women and girls. I met her when I was young. She is one reason I am here today. We should keep fighting like she did.”
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Honoring Gloria Steinem
A motion honoring Gloria Steinem, who recently died. The representative shared a personal anecdote about meeting Steinem and credited her as inspiration for her political career.