[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 49 (Thursday, March 27, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E464]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO CELES KING IV

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                            HON. JANICE HAHN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 27, 2014

  Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life of 
Celes King IV, who passed away in San Diego.
  Celes King was an independent and steadfast man of great fortitude. 
He was the first son of the prolific Civil Rights leader and successful 
bail bondsman Celes King III, from whom he drew much inspiration. 
However, rather than merely live in the shadow of his father, his 
entrepreneurial spirit drove him around the country to start and 
operate businesses.
  Upon his parents' passing, Celes returned to Los Angeles and 
passionately carried on his father's great work. Despite losing a leg 
to diabetes, Celes drove his car to Sacramento every week during the 
state capitol's legislative sessions to advocate for the advancement 
for his hometown. His leadership abilities then led him to become the 
President and CEO of the King Central Development Foundation, and the 
Phoenix Alliance.
  In 2003 he was appointed to Congress of Racial Equality of 
California, the organization his father started nearly forty years ago. 
Celes served there until his passing. It was an honor to have a 
significant Civil Rights leader like Celes King IV living in the City 
of Angels. His legacy lives on and continues to inspire.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that all members of the house, join me in a moment 
of silence to commemorate the life of Celes King IV.

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