[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 167 (Tuesday, October 22, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8373]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING CONGRESSMAN ELIJAH CUMMINGS

  (Ms. TLAIB asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor our chairman, Elijah 
Cummings.
  He was my first chairman. Chairman Cummings believed in the 
possibility of better from this institution. He understood that our 
squad was big and embraced the new era of social justice movement in 
our country. Congressman Cummings' presence was iconic, and I am 
humbled and honored to have served with him.
  I pray that Congressman Cummings' wife and family find peace during 
this very difficult time in knowing that he has left a powerful legacy 
that has been centered on truth and justice.
  I have a picture of my son with Congressman Cummings. He always said 
that children are the messages we send in the future. And so I wanted 
to honor Congressman Cummings by showing and displaying just the 
beautiful smile I remember that he provided for my 14-year old boy.

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