[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING LARRY HUGGINS ON A LIFE OF SERVICE AND ACHIEVEMENT

  (Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Mr. Speaker, I welcome the opportunity to 
celebrate Larry Huggins' incredible contributions to Illinois and 
Chicago.
  Larry is a trailblazer. At a time when Black people were discouraged 
from construction jobs, Larry founded a construction company that is 
still thriving and has helped build some of Chicago's most famous 
landmarks.
  Huggins is an eminent civic leader, as well. He served as acting 
chairman of Metra and founded the famous Christmas in the Wards to 
distribute toys and other gifts to Chicago's needy.
  He also cofounded the Chicago Football Classic, which is a yearly 
football game between two HBCUs at Soldier Field. The game is 
accompanied by scholarships, workshops, and outreach for students.
  From business success to civic leadership, I am pleased to 
congratulate Larry Huggins on a life of exemplary service and 
achievement.

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