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Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to congratulate Congresswoman
Marcia Fudge on her extraordinary leadership as the Chair of the
Congressional Black Caucus.
With conviction and passion, she defended the change we have all
worked so diligently to achieve since the CBC was founded in 1971.
Throughout her career in Congress, Marcia's passion for the
advancement of the least among us, regardless of race, color or creed,
has served her constituents in Cleveland well. This tireless advocacy
made her an excellent choice for the CBC chair.
During her tenure, she was fearless in promoting the goals of the CBC
and advancing our fight to confront critical issues that are confronted
by the communities we represent.
Her staff certainly impressed us with their unparalleled work ethic,
enthusiasm, responsibility and flexibility to meet the needs of so many
Members. They demonstrated great aptitude in communicating urgent
matters to us in a timely and effective manner.
The Chairwoman was unwavering in her strength as she gracefully
tackled the harsh political battles we were confronted during this
Congress.
She has left a huge imprint in the CBC and will be missed by all of
us who have come to respect and appreciate her very much as our leader.
I look forward to working with Marcia and the rest of my Colleagues
on the CBC in the 114th Congress as we continue our efforts to put
America back to work, cut our deficit responsibly, tackle tax reform,
and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to pursue the American
Dream.
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