October 22, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 167 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1324]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





            PAYING TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS

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                               speech of

                  HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 21, 2019

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I am deeply saddened by the 
passing of Representative Elijah Cummings--my colleague, friend, and a 
true fighter for social justice. While Representative Cummings may no 
longer be with us, he leaves behind a remarkable legacy of service, 
leadership and humility. Notably, he served Maryland's 7th 
Congressional District for 23 years and was a strong force in his role 
as Chairman of the Oversight Committee.
  He is the realization of the American Dream. Born to sharecroppers, 
young Elijah Cummings declared he would become a lawyer at 11-years 
old. Despite social and economic challenges before him, he would go on 
to achieve that dream and more. Representative Cummings became the 
first African-American Speaker Pro Tempore of the Maryland State House 
of Delegates and then continued his work in this House. He was a 
dedicated public servant, devoted husband, and loving father.
  Representative Cummings was a maverick among us all, and I will 
deeply miss his wise counsel and presence. May we all aspire to be a 
portion of the leader he was for America.

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