[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3079]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING DAVE BICKING

  (Ms. OMAR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
Dave Bicking, a south Minneapolis small business owner and a lifelong 
community activist.
  Dave dedicated his life to advancing justice and advocating for 
meaningful policing reform in Minnesota.
  From 2008 to 2010, he served on the City of Minneapolis Civilian 
Review Authority, where he worked tirelessly to improve police 
accountability.
  He joined Communities United Against Police Brutality, helping the 
organization reform police training standards through the Minnesota 
Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training.
  After a fire burned down their facility in 2012, Dave stepped up and 
bought them a new facility that continues to house multiple activist 
groups today.
  Dave will be remembered for his generosity, commitment to peace and 
justice, and deep love for his family, friends, and community.

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