Floor SpeechCeremonial2024-12-18

FAREWELL TO CONGRESS

EnvironmentCivil Rights

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On 2024-12-18, Representative Shontel M. Brown (D-OH-11) delivered a floor speech titled "FAREWELL TO CONGRESS" in the House. The speech addressed the environment and also covered civil rights.

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FAREWELL TO CONGRESS

Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FAREWELL TO CONGRESS ______ speech of HON. SHONTEL M. BROWN of ohio in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Ms. BROWN. Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues in the House of Representatives, the Congressional Black Caucus and people across the country in extending my gratitude, appreciation, and congratulations to the great Congresswoman Barbara Lee as she prepares to leave the House of Representatives. As a friend, mentor, and collaborator to so many of us, Congresswoman Lee will be truly missed in the House of Representatives. However, Congresswoman Lee's legacy and impact will long endure--not just in these halls, but in the lives of the people that she fought for. I am honored to have served alongside Congresswoman Lee. Her incredible life and career connects us to so many landmark moments and shining heroes of the fight for civil rights and justice, including Shirley Chisholm, John Lewis, and Ronald Dellums. Congresswoman Lee championed causes that were right before they were popular, causes that were difficult before they were easy, and causes that ware marginalized before they were mainstream. As we face the inauguration of a new president, there will be calls for Democrats to capitulate on our principles. However, Congresswoman Lee showed us time and time again that we should always listen to our constituents, vigorously advance our values, and never stop standing up for liberty and justice for all. We endure by championing what is enduring. Mr. Speaker, we need more Barbara Lees in this institution. As we celebrate her legacy, may we all draw upon her courage, compassion, and foresight, and her unstinting defense of the poor, marginalized, and oppressed. I thank Congresswoman Lee for all that she has done for our country. ____________________

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FAREWELL TO CONGRESS Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FAREWELL TO CONGRESS ______ speech of HON. SHONTEL M. BROWN of ohio in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Ms. BROWN. Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues in the House of Representatives, the Congressional Black Caucus and people across the country in extending my gratitude, appreciation, and congratulations to the great Congresswoman Barbara Lee as she prepares to leave the House of Representatives. As a friend, mentor, and collaborator to so many of us, Congresswoman Lee will be truly missed in the House of Representatives. However, Congresswoman Lee's legacy and impact will long endure--not just in these halls, but in the lives of the people that she fought for. I am honored to have served alongside Congresswoman Lee. Her incredible life and career connects us to so many landmark moments and shining heroes of the fight for civil rights and justice, including Shirley Chisholm, John Lewis, and Ronald Dellums. Congresswoman Lee championed causes that were right before they were popular, causes that were difficult before they were easy, and causes that ware marginalized before they were mainstream. As we face the inauguration of a new president, there will be calls for Democrats to capitulate on our principles. However, Congresswoman Lee showed us time and time again that we should always listen to our constituents, vigorously advance our values, and never stop standing up for liberty and justice for all. We endure by championing what is enduring. Mr. Speaker, we need more Barbara Lees in this institution. As we celebrate her legacy, may we all draw upon her courage, compassion, and foresight, and her unstinting defense of the poor, marginalized, and oppressed. I thank Congresswoman Lee for all that she has done for our country. ____________________