[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 22, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H3670]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS

  (Mr. KATKO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
Congressman John Lewis.
  Our Nation mourns his loss. An icon of the civil rights movement, 
John Lewis dedicated his life to fighting for equality. He was an 
American hero who never wavered in his pursuit to make our country a 
more fair and just place.
  During my first term in Congress, I met John Lewis when we sat near 
each other at the President's State of the Union Address my first time. 
We became friends after that and often spoke on the House floor and in 
his office. While we served on different sides of the aisle, he was 
always willing to hear and consider the perspectives of others.
  It was an absolute honor to serve alongside him in Congress. John 
will forever be remembered for his strong leadership, his commitment to 
peaceful action, and the tremendous sacrifices he made to enact change.
  I wish the family, loved ones, and all who knew and admired him peace 
during this difficult time.

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