[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 26, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E249]
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              HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REGGIE MOORE

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                          HON. JERRY McNERNEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 26, 2014

  Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring 
the life and legacy of Antioch's first African-American city council 
member, Reggie Moore.
  Reggie's tireless commitment to serving others is an inspiration to 
me and the residents of my district. First elected to the Antioch City 
Council in 2006, Reggie quickly made his mark by championing causes 
that would benefit the city and its residents. He also started 
Antioch's annual Martin Luther King Day celebration, which honors Dr. 
King's work by promoting volunteerism and by providing scholarships for 
Antioch students.
  Reggie worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others, and he was a 
strong advocate for labor and workers' rights. Under his leadership as 
President of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal 
Employees Local 444 from 2003 to 2007, Reggie fought to improve working 
conditions and benefits for the union's employees.
  As Black History Month comes to a close, I ask my colleagues to join 
me in honoring the memory of Reggie Moore--a trailblazer who was deeply 
committed to the cause of improving the lives of his fellow citizens.

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