[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10449]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   MALCOLM X WOULD HAVE BEEN 79 TODAY

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 19, 2004

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a revolutionary 
African-American leader, Malcolm X, who would have turned 79 today, May 
19, 2004. Malcolm X is recognized in my community and several others as 
a hero. His contributions towards racial and social equality will never 
be forgotten, thus his legacy still exists today.
  Malcolm X's life was cut short when his influence as a political 
leader was reaching its pinnacle. Although his ability to leave a clear 
institutional legacy was thwarted, his influence was and continues to 
be wide reaching. Malcolm's religious and social transformation is 
something to be recognized and emulated.
  Malcolm X played a pivotal role in American and African-American 
history. He helped shape the course of the Civil Rights Movement and 
the path for equal social justice. Let us never forget the positive 
legacy Malcolm X left behind. On this day, May 19, 2004 let us all wish 
Malcolm X a Happy 79th Birthday.

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