[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 96 (Thursday, June 26, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S8714]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING MAYNARD H. JACKSON, JR.

  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, as Atlanta's first black mayor, Maynard 
Jackson dedicated his career and his life to healing the racial 
inequalities that surrounded him and ensuring that the city of Atlanta 
was a thriving, inclusive community.
  Working to expand Hartsfield International Airport, Maynard fought 
for equal treatment for minority workers and businesses. He sought to 
bring diversity to government as well as Atlanta's business community. 
Through the equality he sought for all racial groups, he was able to 
foster economic expansion and growth for Atlanta and greater equality 
for her citizens.
  Working to secure the 1996 Olympics, Maynard ensured that Atlanta 
shined for the world and was recognized as a city that offered 
opportunity for everyone regardless of race or socio-economic class.
  Serving as the president of the National Conference of Democratic 
Mayors and the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, he 
became a role model for young African Americans hoping to someday make 
their mark on this world and worked tirelessly to improve interracial 
relationships in the South's largest city.
  His contributions and accomplishments to help our State thrive 
economically and to expand opportunities for minorities will be 
remembered for generations to come. The legacy he leaves behind is one 
of a greater respect for all people, greater opportunity for all people 
and greater hope for the world.
  Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones left behind, and his 
memory will forever be with us.

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