[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 121 (Friday, September 5, 2003)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1723] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING DR. LOUISE R. D'OLIVEIRA ______ HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS of florida in the house of representatives Friday, September 5, 2003 Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Doctor Louise R. D'Oliveira, a talented and caring constituent of mine who recently passed away. Dr. D'Oliveira, a native of Louisiana who came to the United States from South Africa in 1980, was an ordained Methodist minister and devoted her life to helping those less fortunate than herself. She directed the Women's Christian Center in Tampa and was an advisory board member of Everybody's Tabernacle-Homeless Emergency Project in Clearwater. This organization helps hungry and homeless individuals who have nowhere else to turn in their greatest times of need. Louise also was considered one of the world's foremost adult literacy experts. She chaired the African Division of Laubach Literacy and also founded and directed Operation Upgrade South Africa, programs which helped untold numbers of adults worldwide learn to read. She also authored several books about Africa and her native Louisiana. In addition, she was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Speaker, the world lost a wonderful woman and dedicated advocate for learning when Louise D'Oliveira's earthly life ended. However, I am certain that, wherever she is today, she is sharing her wisdom and knowledge with whomever she encounters. ____________________