Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Proudly serving the 9th District of
New York
October 25, 2019
*Congresswoman Clarke Honors the
Life and Legacy of
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*Chairman Elijah E. Cummings*
*Washington, D.C.- **I relayed the following sentiments in honor of Chairman
Elijah Eugene Cummings (MD-07) as he is laid to rest today:*
"Our great nation mourns the devastating loss of a giant, Chairman
Elijah E. Cummings.
As one of seven children born to sharecroppers,
it is safe to say that Chairman Cummings embodied the epitome of our
ancestors' wildest dreams, as one of the greatest leaders in the
United States Congress. Chairman Cummings represented Baltimore, Maryland
with pride and dignity, and dedicated his career to ensuring that his
beloved community was never left behind.
As Chairman of the
House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Mr. Cummings used his voice to
protect our democracy and Constitution until his last breath and we are
forever indebted to his lifelong dedication to public service. He
will be remembered as a steadfast advocate of the Congressional Black
Caucus who used his voice to elevate our colleagues in leadership
positions and to mentor Black staffers. Let us take comfort in knowing that
Chairman Cummings' legacy will be forever ingrained in the halls of
Congress through the next generation of leaders that his work impacted
and inspired.
Chairman Cummings completed his mission--he is now
dancing with the angels and will go down in American history as a
pillar in preserving our democracy and our core American values.
Words cannot express the pain that our community feels during this
time of sorrow, but we must lift our heads and continue to walk in the
light of Chairman Cummings' legacy. We are standing on the shoulders of
a giant and we will live out his mission of creating a better America
for all. On behalf of the Clarke Family and the Ninth Congressional
District of New York, I am lifting Mrs. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, his
children, and loved ones in prayer. Thank you for sharing such a
beautiful spirit with the American people.
May Chairman Elijah E.
Cummings Rest in Power. We will miss him."
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