[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 27, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E462]
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               A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF RUDOLPH V. MARSHALL

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 27, 2001

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great sense of loss that I rise to 
pay tribute to Mr. Rudolph ``Rudy'' V. Marshall, the founder and 
chairman of the Bay Area Black Media Coalition, who recently passed 
away at the age of 64.
  Rudy Marshall proudly served this country for 30 years. He enlisted 
in the United States Navy. He worked at the Veterans' Hospital and the 
Alameda Naval Supply.
  Rudy demonstrated his leadership abilities in the community. He was 
often involved with service projects, which helped to build and to 
strengthen the neighborhoods. He developed a trust and a bond with the 
people.
  One of Rudy's greatest achievement was his founding and chairing of 
the Bay Area Black Media Coalition in 1979. He was a tireless advocate 
of the racial diversification of newspaper and broadcast facilities. 
Rudy utilized all legal avenues to ensure the fair treatment of African 
Americans and other minorities by the media.
  He conducted workshops and seminars for young people to have the 
opportunity to experience broadcasting and media work first hand. Rudy 
provided mentors from the communications industry in hopes of fostering 
an interest for a career in journalism.
  Rudy Marshall was a pioneer in bringing to the people's attention the 
demand for fair and diverse representation in the media industry. He 
had a deep passion for justice, fairness, and professionalism.
  He has touched us all. Rudy Marshall, beloved husband, father, 
grandfather, friend, and community leader will be deeply missed.

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