[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 168 (Wednesday, October 23, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8395]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING ELIJAH CUMMINGS

  (Ms. KELLY of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember our 
dear colleague, Congressman Elijah Cummings.
  Throughout his life, he was a passionate and committed leader but 
also someone who would stop to show compassion and kindness to 
constituents, staff, and Members alike.
  His life was defined, in his words, by ``pain, passion, and 
purpose.'' At just 11 years old, he and his friends began working to 
integrate a segregated swimming pool in South Baltimore.
  He would go on to achieve many of the highest accolades in education, 
earning 12 honorary doctorate degrees.
  Before serving in the Halls of Congress, he served the people of 
Maryland for 14 years in the general assembly, including breaking the 
color barrier with his election to speaker pro tempore, the second 
highest ranking office in the Maryland House of Delegates.
  He would come to Congress in 1996. All of his contributions and 
service to this Nation could never be summed up in a few seconds, but 
it stands on its own. When the history books are written, I know his 
name and legacy will be proudly enshrined within its pages.
  His passing is a great loss to his family and friends, the city of 
Baltimore, this institution, and our Nation.
  I hope you are dancing with the angels. May you rest in peace, my 
friend.

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