Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Dr. Emily Clyburn

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of Dr. Emily Clyburn:

"Paul and I are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Dr. Emily Clyburn. The prayers of the Congress, the entire South Carolina community and the Country are with Emily's beloved husband, our dear friend James Clyburn, and with their beautiful family during this difficult time. In the Congress, we all were blessed to see the great love that Jim and Emily shared over nearly six decades of marriage. Their love, forged during the fight for civil rights, brought joy to all who were fortunate enough to know them.

"Emily Clyburn was a champion of equality and opportunity who made a difference for countless young people in her beloved South Carolina. As a librarian, she intimately understood the power of learning to transform lives, and dedicated decades to ensuring that every child, servicemember, veteran and worker could access a good education that would allow him or her to climb the ladders of opportunity in America. Her extraordinary leadership, together with Jim, to increase learning opportunities at their beloved alma mater South Carolina State will stand always as an enduring tribute to her beautiful life and legacy.

"The entire House of Representatives joins the Clyburn family in mourning the loss of Emily. May it be a comfort to Jim, to their three children Mignon, Jennifer, Angela, and to their four grandchildren that so many mourn their loss and are praying for them at this sad time."