[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 148 (Wednesday, October 5, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1780-E1781]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  MOURNING THE LOSS OF REV. FRED SHUTTLESWORTH AND REFLECTING ON HIS 
                                 LEGACY

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 5, 2011

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I am deeply saddened to learn today of the 
passing of a great man, Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, who was truly an 
American hero and a committed civil rights legend. His life and 
dedication fighting in Birmingham, Alabama, on behalf of the segregated 
black community will never be forgotten.
  The Reverend helped create the Southern Christian Leadership 
Conference with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Ralph Abernathy and 
served as secretary for several years. During his lifetime, Rev. 
Shuttlesworth was beaten and arrested several times for his activism. 
His church and home had even been bombed, but he persevered in his 
struggle. The many sit-ins and boycotts he led helped advance a people 
and a nation forward from the evils of segregation to enjoy many of the 
freedoms we have today.
  As we reflect on the sad passing of one of the greatest inspirations 
of the Civil Rights movement, I hope everyone back in his hometown, 
Birmingham, Alabama, and across the nation reflects on his legacy with 
gratitude and admiration. I speak on behalf of all the people of New 
York's 15th Congressional District when I say we are all thankful for 
what Rev. Shuttlesworth accomplished.

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