[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 27 (Thursday, February 9, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              UPLIFTING AND CELEBRATING THOMAS DORTCH, JR.

  (Mrs. McBATH asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. McBATH. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Dortch is the National Chairman of 100 
Black Men of America, Incorporated, and his life and career have truly 
been exceptional.
  Whether serving our government, consulting major American businesses, 
or giving back through philanthropic endeavors, Thomas Dortch, Jr., has 
excelled at the highest levels.
  As a staff member for Senator Sam Nunn, he became the first African 
American in history to become chief administrator for a United States 
Senator.
  As a speaker and mentor, his voice was always in high demand, 
including for our very own Congressional Black Caucus.
  As the founder of the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame, he 
created a space for our country to celebrate the achievements of 
graduates of our Nation's historically Black colleges and universities 
and ensure that we continue to protect and invest in 
educational opportunities for Black Americans.

  During Black History Month, it is good and proper that we celebrate 
the legacy of one man who has done so much for our community.
  On behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus and the United States 
House of Representatives, we send our deepest love and appreciation for 
all that he has done.
  Thank you, Mr. Dortch.

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