[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 97 (Monday, June 5, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H2733-H2734]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JIM BROWN

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
and legacy of Jim Brown, one of the greatest football players of all 
time and considered by many to be the greatest lacrosse player of all 
time.
  Born on St. Simons Island, Georgia, Mr. Brown was a powerhouse both 
on and off the field, bringing the Cleveland Browns three league 
championship games while also advocating for civil rights.
  He spoke out against violence, encouraged young African Americans to 
get involved in community work, founded the Amer-I-Can Foundation for 
Social Change to help inner-city youth, and promoted economic 
opportunities for minority-owned businesses.
  In his professional career, Mr. Brown was a Pro Bowl invitee every 
single season he played and the NFL's most valuable player three times. 
He carried the ball over 2,000 times for over 12,000 rushing yards, 
scoring 106 touchdowns. At the time of his retirement, those were all 
records. To date, he is still the only NFL player in history to average 
over 100 rushing yards each game he played in.
  Mr. Brown's tenacity and dedication throughout all that he did on and 
off the field should serve as an example for all of us. We mourn the 
loss of Jim Brown, and I offer my sincere thoughts and prayers to his 
family.

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