[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 118 (Tuesday, September 9, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S9028]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRESSMAN GEORGE CROCKETT, JR.

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to pay my respects to 
former Michigan Congressman George Crockett, Jr. Congressman Crockett 
represented the people of Detroit in the House of Representatives from 
1980-1991 and before that as a Recorder's court judge from 1966-78.
  Undoubtedly, Congressman Crockett's legacy will be his tireless work 
on behalf of civil and human rights. As a private attorney, as a judge, 
and as an elected official Congressman Crockett sought to provide legal 
protection to all Americans, especially African-Americans and other 
minorities. As is always the case with dynamic leaders, there are many 
who disagreed with Congressman Crockett and his actions. Never 
questioned, however, was his integrity and honesty.
  Congressman Crockett exemplified a lifetime of commitment to public 
service. In the words of Congressman Crockett's friend and colleague, 
Michigan State Representative Ted Wallace, ``Men like George Crockett 
never die. His spirit and name will live on forever.''

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