[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 97 (Friday, June 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1380]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING MAYNARD HOLBROOK JACKSON, JR.

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                             HON. MAX BURNS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2003

  Mr. BURNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Maynard 
Holbrook Jackson, Jr., and to extend condolences to the family, 
friends, and business associates of the untimely death of an 
extraordinary man who changed the way the world sees the City of 
Atlanta.
  Mr. Jackson loved Atlanta, the state of Georgia, and its people. He 
worked endlessly to create a city that many refer to as the ``Mecca of 
the South.'' Because of his tireless devotion, Atlanta's growth and 
development has gained national prominence.
  A savvy politician and businessman, Mr. Jackson was the first 
African-American to be elected mayor of a major southern city. A great 
champion for diversity, inclusion, and fairness, he built bridges 
between racial, economic, and social lines that brought a sense of 
togetherness to the City of Atlanta and its citizens.
  Mr. Jackson's dynamic leadership was the driving force in the design, 
development and expansion of one of the nation's busiest airports, 
Atlanta's Hartsfield International. In addition, his legacy includes 
programs that empowered neighborhoods and a department that oversees 
cultural affairs. He worked tirelessly as an advocate of affirmative 
action and laid the foundation that brought the 1996 Summer Olympics to 
Atlanta.
  Mr. Jackson was a successful politician and businessman who had a 
passion for public service. The death of this remarkable man creates a 
great void for the City of Atlanta, the state of Georgia, and the 
entire nation.

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