TRIBUTES

Maude Hurd

ACORN

ACORN members across America are deeply saddened by the passing of Senator Edward Kennedy. ACORN knew no truer friend in Congress than Senator Kennedy. Over the years we have worked side by side to better the lives of low-and moderate-income Americans. Teddy, as many of our members call him, was a frequent participant in various events where ACORN members would come from Massachusetts and beyond to make their voice heard in Washington.

The great influence Senator Kennedy has had on our lives and the way he changed the course of American history cannot be overstated. He was a true advocate for immigration reform, living wages, civil rights, labor, fair housing, and, of course, what he considered the "cause of his life," healthcare reform. At this critical juncture in our national journey we can learn from Senator Kennedy's example, from his passion and perseverance. The sadness we feel today is deep, and will not soon subside. But ACORN members take heart in the fact that we remain so deeply committed to those causes Senator Kennedy found so important. We vow to continue on in his name. As he said, "the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die."