Remarks by President Obama at Funeral Service for Dr. Dorothy Height

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2010 – 10:40 A.M.  EDT

THE PRESIDENT:  Please be seated.  Let me begin by saying a word to Dr. Dorothy Height’s sister, Ms. Aldridge.  To some, she was a mentor.  To all, she was a friend.  But to you, she was family, and my family offers yours our sympathy for your loss.

We are gathered here today to celebrate the life, and mourn the passing, of Dr. Dorothy Height.  It is fitting…