[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 54 (Friday, May 3, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E708-E709]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNITION OF JIMMY BELL

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                      HON. ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR.

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 2, 2002

  Mr. EHRLICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the efforts of a 
stalwart supporter of the law and a great friend of the State of 
Maryland. Jimmy Bell, an attorney who received his bachelor's degree 
from California State University, Sacramento and his law degree from 
American University, has risen to become a local and national hero in 
fighting for justice, equal rights, and opportunity for all Americans.
  Jimmy Bell is a charismatic, captivating attorney and civil rights 
champion and leader in the fight against racial injustice in our 
country. He has dedicated his time and energy to educate people about 
the dangers and inherent inequity of racial prejudice, including 
extensive work with the Police Department for the city of District 
Heights, MD with regard to the problem of racial profiling.
  Jimmy's hard work on behalf of civil rights has paid off, with groups 
around the country honoring him and recognizing him as a champion who 
fights for justice and equal opportunity in our Nation. He was the 
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Speaker at the 2001 Martin Luther King, Jr. Award Celebration at the 
Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham, AL, in March, 2001. There, he 
received the prestigious ``Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award'' for his 
legal work in the field of civil rights.
  Now, Jimmy will be taking his expertise, energy, and eloquence to 
speak directly with the public via his new radio program on 
VoiceAmerica.com, ``Law with Jim Bell, Esq.''
  Mr. Speaker, Jimmy Bell is an American hero. He has dedicated his 
personal and professional life to pursue justice and equal opportunity 
for all Americans. He deserves our recognition, and I am proud to speak 
about him as a leader in Maryland and throughout our country.
  As we continue our important work in Congress on behalf of the 
American people, I have always believed we should look to examples of 
community service and personal leadership for inspiration and reminders 
of what is important in our society. Jimmy Bell is a leader who 
exemplifies commitment to equality of opportunity for which our Nation 
strives.

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