[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 49 (Friday, April 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO SENATOR LUTHER H. JORDAN, JR.

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 2002

  Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of North 
Carolina State Senator Luther Henry Jordan, Jr., who recently passed 
away. He was a man who made a difference--a positive difference--that 
was a testimony to who he was. I enjoyed working with Senator Jordan on 
several matters of common concern to our area and to North Carolina. He 
was always ready to listen, and he made himself available. I remember 
when he had dinner with my family and me and some close friends during 
my first term in office. His kindness and generosity were self-evident 
in private as it was in public. Senator Jordan was a man of character, 
courage and commitment.
  Senator Jordan's character was reflected in his loyalty and integrity 
and unselfishness. His loyalty to his church and his community, his 
integrity in his personal, professional and political life, his 
unselfishness in giving of himself time and time again to improve the 
quality of life for all citizens--all are attributes of Senator 
Jordan's character. Second, in addition to his character, Senator 
Jordan's courage called forth the very best qualities of leadership. As 
a City Councilman in Wilmington for sixteen years, Luther Jordan always 
sought progress with harmony, building relationships and opening 
opportunities for everyone. As the first African-American Chairman of 
the Cape Fear Council of Governments, Luther Jordan knew how to reach 
out throughout our region, bringing together people and resources from 
communities and counties to improve all of Southeastern North Carolina. 
When he was elected to the State Senate, he always stepped forward and 
challenged others to do what was right, not just what was convenient or 
comfortable.
  Third, Senator Jordan was committed. His commitment to public service 
touched persons from all walks of life. Everywhere he went, his firm 
commitment led him to rise to the top in whatever areas served--from 
Mayor ProTempore of the city, to Chairman of the Council of 
Governments, to Majority Whip of the Senate, to Second Vice-Chairman of 
the North Carolina Democratic Party, to Chairman of the Legislative 
Black Caucus, Luther Jordan was a leader whose steadfast commitment to 
help others set an example of never giving up and always moving 
forward.
  Senator Luther Jordan--a man of character, courage and commitment, 
and a man whose leadership and friendship we will all miss. May God 
grant us more leaders--and friends--like Luther Henry Jordan, Jr.

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