[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 152 (Friday, December 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1810]
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      HONORING CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS CHAIRWOMAN MARCIA FUDGE

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                          HON. TERRI A. SEWELL

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 11, 2014

  Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, today I rise with my colleagues 
to pay tribute to the indelible mark my colleague and friend 
Representative Marcia Fudge has had on the Congressional Black Caucus 
during her time as our chairwoman in the 113th Congress.
   She has been an outstanding chairwoman to the Congressional Black 
Caucus and I have been honored to serve under her fine leadership. As 
the true embodiment of the ``conscience of the Congress,'' Chairwoman 
Fudge has been a tireless champion for blue-collar workers, food stamp 
recipients, students, and communities of color. She has also been a 
staunch advocate for voter protection, job creation, and fair housing. 
As a dedicated public servant, she has continuously represented the 
needs of both her constituents and underrepresented Americans across 
this country.
   Under Chairwoman Fudge's leadership, 14 members of the Congressional 
Black Caucus traveled to my district in September 2013 to honor the 
lives of the four little girls killed in the 1963 bombing of the 
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. She has also traveled to my hometown 
of Selma on multiple occasions to commemorate the Selma-to-Montgomery 
March and Bloody Sunday.
   On a personal note, Chairwoman Fudge has and continues to serve as a 
great friend and mentor to me. I am inspired by her work ethic, problem 
solving spirit, and remarkable insight and knowledge. With these 
qualities and more, she has proven to be invaluable to not only the 
Congressional Black Caucus, but to the Congress as a whole.
   Mr. Speaker, Chairwoman Fudge has led the Congressional Black Caucus 
with great character and an unwavering commitment to ensuring that all 
Americans are given equal opportunities to reach their full potential. 
Thank you, Chairwoman Fudge for your service and astute leadership.

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