[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 124 (Wednesday, July 19, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E696]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MARCUS MASON

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                          HON. STEVEN HORSFORD

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 19, 2023

  Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the following 
proclamation recognizing Marcus Mason.
  Whereas, Marcus Mason, at the age of 21, worked on a winning 
Congressional campaign, before beginning his tenure as the youngest 
Chief of Staff on Capitol Hill. He served the people of California's 
37th Congressional District, fighting to save the Long Beach Naval 
Shipyard and secured federal funding to repair Compton Creek, saving 
nearby communities from damaging floods.
  Whereas, Marcus Mason served as Legislative Director for the late 
Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald and to this day continues to 
serve as a trusted advisor and confidant to elected officials from 
California, from Sacramento to Los Angeles, and all the way to 
Washington, D.C.
  Whereas, Marcus Mason led the government affairs office for Amtrak 
and helped shepherd the company through the aftermath of the terrorist 
attacks on September 11, 2001.
  Whereas, Marcus Mason became a senior equity partner at the Madison 
Group in 2007, where he dedicated his free time to mentoring and 
growing Black talent in the areas of government policy.
  Whereas, as immediate past president of WGRG, he founded the Tin Cup 
Awards, which recognize the contributions of Black public policy and 
government affairs professionals.
  Whereas, he has mentored countless colleagues over the years and 
provided advice and guidance to new and seasoned professionals alike.
  Whereas, in addition to his mentorship work, he has fundraised and 
secured millions of dollars in support of Black non-profit 
organizations, including the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and 
the Congressional Black Caucus Institute.
  Whereas, Marcus Mason served as an advisor to the campaigns of 
President Barack Obama and the Obama-Biden White House.
  Whereas, Marcus Mason served as Chairman of President Biden's African 
American Leadership Finance Council and serves as a Senior Advisor to 
the campaign's Co-Chairman and senior leadership team.
  And whereas, President Biden appointed Marcus Mason to serve as a 
member of the Democratic National Committee, where he continues to 
advocate for Black staff.
  Now, therefore, I, Steven Horsford, Chairman of the Congressional 
Black Caucus and Representative of the 4th District of Nevada, do 
hereby proclaim this official recognition of Marcus Mason for his 
tremendous work and contributions to government affairs, policy and 
public service.

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