[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 136 (Tuesday, September 3, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E858-E859]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF ARTHUR O. EVE, JR.

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                        HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 3, 2024

  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in solemn remembrance of 
Arthur O. Eve, Jr., a remarkable individual, affectionately known to 
the people of Buffalo, New York, and beyond as ``Champ.''
  As the beloved son of New York State Assembly Deputy Speaker Arthur 
O. Eve and an educator, Lee Constance Eve, life lessons in civic 
responsibility, faith, and a strong work ethic were taught early by his 
family.
  A standout football player who earned all-Catholic honors during his 
time at Canisius High School and shined on the field at the University 
of Texas at El Paso, Champ turned his athletic talent, natural 
leadership, and teambuilding skills into an opportunity to inspire and 
mentor countless young people through coaching at Calvary Baptist 
Church, Hutch Tech High School, and Buffalo State University.
  In his professional positions within a juvenile detention center and 
Educational Opportunity Center, Champ dedicated himself to empowering 
those in need. At Buffalo's Municipal Housing Authority, Champ 
transformed the agency and set a national standard for compliance and 
inclusion, which led to the BMHA being recognized as a ``high 
performer' by the United States Department of Housing and Urban 
Development.
  Champ was a leader and respected voice on issues impacting Buffalo's 
Black community, serving as President of the Black Student Union during 
his time at the University at Buffalo, and was the founder and 
President of the Unity Coalition, widely recognized as one of the 
strongest organizing units in the State of New York.
  As Deputy Commissioner of the Erie County Board of Elections and Vice 
Chair of the Erie County Democratic Committee, Champ supported 
democracy through his work, impressing upon others the power of a vote 
to express one's values and shape our future. A man of great faith and 
devotion, Champ was an active member of Elim Christian Fellowship under 
the leadership of Bishop T. Anthony Bronner.
  Transcending his passion for the community was his love and devotion 
to his family. He leaves behind his father Arthur O. Eve, Sr., beloved 
wife Kim, nine children of Arthur III, Shiana Denise, LaNeesha, Eric 
James, Louis, Ashley, Melzetta, Bobby, and David Paul, and eight 
grandchildren Caiden, Rylee, Cailee, Kendall, Ari, Lucian, Maliha, and 
Lux, shared through their blended family, siblings Leecia, Eric, 
Malcolm, and Martin, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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  As we remember Arthur O. Eve, Jr. we grieve the loss of a beloved 
friend, celebrate a life well lived, and find solace in knowing that 
his legacy of service lives on.

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