[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 36 (Friday, February 24, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E143-E144]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING ARTHUR O. EVE, JR.

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 24, 2023

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to 
congratulate Arthur O. ``Champ'' Eve, Jr. on being recognized with the 
Erie County Democratic Committee's 2023 Joseph F. Crangle Legacy Award. 
This award rightfully acknowledges Champ's name as one of the great 
leaders of our party and commemorates his service to our community and 
the Democratic Party.

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  Champ rightfully earned this distinction through a lifetime of public 
service and commitment to others. Born to trailblazing leaders, 
Constance Boyles Eve and Arthur O. Eve, Sr., Champ was quickly taught 
the importance of family, hard work, and staying true to one's values. 
Champ is a proud graduate of Canisius High School and the University at 
Buffalo, though Buffalo State University holds a special place in his 
heart as he serves as Assistant Men's Basketball Coach and a mentor for 
the young student-athletes. Champ has been on the frontline of local, 
state, and national campaigns since becoming involved in politics at a 
young age, and he has never faltered in his commitment to the party. He 
is the founder and President of Unity Coalition, an organization that 
through his leadership has and advised and recruited candidates for 
local office, collected thousands of signatures, and planted hundreds 
of lawn signs. Throughout his years of involvement, Champ and Unity 
Coalition have been tireless campaigners for candidates including, 
President Barack Obama, Senator Hillary Clinton, Honorable Jeannette 
Ogden, Governor Kathy Hochul, and County Executive Mark Poloncarz.
  Currently, Champ serves as the Deputy Board of Elections Commissioner 
for Erie County and Vice Chair of the Erie County Democratic Committee. 
He shares his passion for politics and community service with his wife, 
Kim, and his seven children, Arthur III, Shiana, Laneesha, Eric, Louis, 
Melzetta, and David, as well as his treasured grandchildren.
  Mr. Eve's dedication to his country, community, family, and party is 
indicative of all that is great about Western New York. I am thankful 
for the opportunity to call Champ a friend and to honor him and the 
countless positive contributions he has made to our community. Today, 
those in attendance for the Chairman's Council Reception in Buffalo 
express their gratitude toward Champ, but our appreciation pales in 
comparison to the unwavering dedication that Champ has demonstrated for 
several decades. Champ undoubtedly deserves the Joseph F. Crangle 
Legacy Award, and I thank him for his commitment to bettering the lives 
of those in our community.

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