[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 15 (Monday, February 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E174-E175]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO KWEISI MFUME

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                               speech of

                    HON. JAMES F. SENSENBRENNER, JR.

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 1996

  Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to our 
departing colleague from Maryland, Congressman Kweisi Mfume.
  For the past 10 years, the people of Maryland's Seventh District have 
benefited from the representation of Congressman Mfume.
  Representative Mfume's political career began as a Baltimore City 
Council member where he promoted the causes of his inner-city 
constituents. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1986 
and recently 

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served on the Banking and Financial Services and Small Business 
committees.
  His record reflects a dedication of addressing the needs of his 
district while balancing those with the needs of the Nation. His hard 
work and legislative ability have earned him the respect of his 
colleagues on both sides of the aisle.
  Representative Mfume's outspoken support of civil rights and other 
traditional minority concerns lead to his election as Chairman of the 
Congressional Black Caucus in 1992, where he elevated the level of 
influence for the caucus to a new level.
  I wish Congressman Mfume good luck as he assumes his new 
responsibilities as chief executive officer of the National Association 
for the Advancement of Colored People, where he will have a new 
platform to fight for the causes he believes in. This is an exciting 
opportunity for him and I know I am joined by my colleagues in wishing 
him continued success.

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