[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 19, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E917-E918]
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                   MALCOLM X WOULD HAVE BEEN 79 TODAY

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 19, 2004

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a revolutionary 
African-American leader, Malcolm X, who would have turned 79 today, May 
19, 2004. Malcolm X is recognized in my community and several others as 
a hero. His contributions towards racial and social equality will never 
be forgotten, thus his legacy still exists today.
  Malcolm X's life was cut short when his influence as a political 
leader was reaching its pinnacle. Although his ability to leave a clear 
institutional legacy was thwarted, his influence was and continues to 
be wide reaching. Malcolm's religious and social transformation is 
something to be recognized and emulated.
  Malcolm X played a pivotal role in American and African-American 
history. He helped shape the course of the Civil Rights Movement and 
the path for equal social justice. Let

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us never forget the positive legacy Malcolm X left behind. On this day, 
May 19, 2004 let us all wish Malcolm X a Happy 79th Birthday.

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