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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-02-25

HONORING MAMA GWEN REED

Wesley Bell
Wesley Bell
DMO-1 · Representative
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On 2026-02-25, Representative Wesley Bell (D-MO-1) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING MAMA GWEN REED" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered education.

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HONORING MAMA GWEN REED

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2307-H2308] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MAMA GWEN REED (Mr. BELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. BELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a legend of St. Louis who passed away last week. Mama Reed knew no strangers in her community. She lived a life of service. [[Page H2308]] As one of the first Black teachers in the Hazelwood School District, a committeewoman, a mentor, mother, sister, auntie, she led through her example, her advice, and her unconditional and sometimes tough love. As I think about the term ``rest in power,'' its meaning, as I stand here, I have a moment of clarity because I stand here feeling an intense obligation to honor her and send her off right, and as I am going forward, a desire to make her proud although she is no longer with us. That is power. Mr. Speaker, may Mama Gwen Reed rest in it, and we love her. ____________________
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