[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 132 (Friday, September 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1824]
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      HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF OLIVER W. HILL, SR.

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                            HON. ERIC CANTOR

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 7, 2007

  Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of civil 
rights pioneer Oliver W. Hill of Richmond, Virginia, who passed away on 
August 5, 2007.
  Oliver Hill will be remembered for his many achievements and 
contributions to the causes of equality and justice. He worked 
tirelessly to ensure that all people are given the same rights and 
opportunities under the law.
  His landmark successes in the field of law, including a crucial role 
in the U.S. Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision in 
1954, paved the way for the elimination of segregation in this country.
  His steady leadership and unwavering dedication to principled change 
sets him apart as a true hero of our time. His service to the 
Commonwealth of Virginia and to this Nation is a legacy that will 
continue for future generations of Americans.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring the life 
of Oliver Hill.

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