[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 14 (Monday, January 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E62-E63]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE TEXAS LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 27, 2003

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to the legacy of representation and positive activism that has 
been fostered by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. On this its 30th 
anniversary, I would like to praise the Caucus members for their 
diligent continuation of a heritage of public service to the citizens 
of the great state of Texas. My gratitude and respect as well to the 
Honorable Senfronia Thompson, the Caucus's only active original 
members, for her dedicated and tireless service to the Caucus and the 
State. This group of state leaders has steadily fought to ensure that 
the policy priorities of Texas reflect the best interests of all of its 
citizens. The education, economic, civil and human rights initiatives 
have revolutionized state services and have helped ensure that all 
Texans are empowered to achieve the American dream.
  The Caucus will be hosting its statewide conference from February 5th 
through 9th, 2003. This year's poignant agenda and focus is entitled, 
``Without Vision the People Perish.''

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As Texas lawmakers prepare to continue their concentration on such 
issues as Education, health Care, Insurance, Criminal Justice, Business 
& Industry, and Elections, the Texas Legislative Black Caucus will 
assert its energies to ensure that the masses of Texas are properly 
represented. No other organization is better suited or possesses a 
better track record of being accountable and holding other lawmakers 
accountable for the betterment of the lives of Texas citizens. I am 
certain that the conference will once again be a tremendous success.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that the United States Congress join me in paying 
honor and tribute to the 16 members of the Texas Legislative Black 
Caucus as they continue their critical fight for all Texas families.

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