[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 159 (Monday, September 29, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6831-S6832]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERING SAMUEL JORDAN

 Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the 
memory of the late Samuel Jordan of Maryland, who left an indelible 
mark on our State and Nation. Mr. Jordan worked tirelessly to make a 
positive difference in his community and across the globe, and he will 
be remembered for his remarkable advocacy as a transit champion in 
Baltimore.
  Mr. Jordan's dedication to justice and civil rights started at a 
young age. After graduating from Franklin and Marshall College with 
honors, he founded Black Arise, a community-based liberation group. As 
an avid learner and pursuer of justice, he returned to school and 
earned a law degree. He inspired the next generation at the University 
of the District of Columbia, teaching constitutional and criminal law.
  Throughout his life, he pursued justice across multiple fields. He 
was a strong supporter of workers' rights, fought for a better 
healthcare system, and advocated for racial justice. He championed 
civil rights on the global stage, serving as a United Nations delegate 
at a world conference against racism in post-apartheid South Africa.
  Back home, Mr. Jordan's leadership at the Baltimore Transit Equity 
Coalition and the Innovative Housing Institute has made a difference in 
the lives of many. His dedication to building equitable transportation, 
enhancing affordable housing, and eliminating structural racism is an 
inspiration to us all and a testament to his lifelong pursuit of 
creating positive change.
  I offer my heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Jordan's family for his 
commitment to strengthening communities and dedication to social 
justice. I ask my colleagues to join me in extending our condolences to 
his family and in honoring Mr. Jordan's incredible legacy.

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