[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 16 (Tuesday, January 25, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E64]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE REVEREND EMMITT THEOPHILUS CAVINESS AND EXHIBIT AT 
                   HARRISON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 25, 2022

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the accomplishments of 
Reverend Emmitt Theophilus Caviness and his new exhibit at the Harrison 
County Historical Museum. For sixty years, Reverend Caviness has 
dedicated his life toward change. Born a year before the Great 
Depression, Reverend Caviness has led a life that has made a resounding 
impact on the state of Ohio.
  Reverend Caviness' has made extraordinary accomplishments that can be 
felt across our nation, even in the face of poverty and racial 
division. After seeing a racial caricature in Marshall's City Hall, he 
vowed to dedicate his life to fighting for racial justice. His belief 
in love's ability to heal racial wounds was exemplified in his support 
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His actions during the Civil Rights 
Movement led to his induction to the International Civil Rights Walk of 
Fame, where his imprint is housed at Dr. King's National Historic Site 
in Atlanta, Georgia.
  To name his accolades would be to speak endlessly, however, I would 
be remiss if I did not emphasize several of his most noteworthy 
achievements. The Reverend's belief in public service led to him 
serving six years on Cleveland City Council. This belief bloomed 
further by sharing stages with those at the forefront of leadership and 
policy, including Presidents Carter, W. Bush, and Obama, as well as 
Civil Rights dignitaries Coretta Scott King and Al Sharpton. He would 
also receive the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Award for his 
lifelong membership and recognition from The National Center for Civil 
and Human Rights Museum. His undying hope in ``the power of a 
conversation'' is shown through a willingness to engage those of every 
demographic, regardless of their differences.
  The Harrison County Historical Museum will honor Reverend Caviness 
with the Journey Stories exhibit. The exhibit will showcase memorable 
photos through his journey, including a photograph of the Reverend 
Martin Luther King, Jr. visiting his Cleveland church. The exhibit also 
displays awards for his service towards change and shines a spotlight 
on his extended family.
  So, Madam Speaker, I rise again in honoring Reverend Emmitt Caviness 
for his work toward creating change not only for his fellow Ohioans but 
for all Americans.

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