[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 123 (Tuesday, July 18, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H3687]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE WORK OF REVEREND JESSE JACKSON

  (Mr. GARCIA of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the work of 
Reverend Jesse Jackson as he steps down as president of Rainbow PUSH 
Coalition.
  Reverend Jackson has fearlessly fought for the rights of marginalized 
communities, serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration for millions.
  His Presidential campaign in 1988 was a defining moment, not only for 
our brothers and sisters in the African-American community, but for all 
Americans who believed in a more inclusive society.
  Jesse Jackson has taught us many lessons, among them, that political 
empowerment is vital to improving our communities. He has encouraged 
countless individuals to exercise their fundamental right to vote and 
ensure that every voice is heard and every vote is counted.
  There is no doubt that his relentless pursuit with the Rainbow 
Coalition played a crucial role in the election of Congressman Harold 
Washington as Chicago's first progressive and Black mayor.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Reverend Jackson for his lifelong commitment to 
civil rights and his role in helping shape our country's politics to 
reflect its diversity.

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