Bob Franks: “Mr. Speaker, H.R. 396 designates the Federal building located in Oakland, California, as the ``Ronald V. Dellums Federal…”

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 396 designates the Federal building located in Oakland, California, as the ``Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building.'' Congressman Dellums was born in Oakland, California. After finishing high school, he served for 2 years in the United States Marine Corps and received an honorable discharge. He then followed educational pursuits and received his A.A. from Oakland City College in 1958, his B.A. from San Francisco State University in 1960, and his MSW from the University at Berkley in 1962. In his public role, Congressman Dellums served on the Berkeley City Council from 1967 until 1970, when he was then elected to the United States House of Representatives to represent northern Alameda County. Congressman Dellums championed issues involving civil rights, equal rights for women, human rights, and the environment. At the time of his resignation, Congressman Dellums was the ranking member on the House Committee on National Security. During his tenure, he also held the chairmanship of the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on the District of Columbia. Throughout his 27-year career, Congressman Dellums served on a variety of other committees and caucuses, including the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the Post Office and Civil Service, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Congressional Black Caucus. He resigned in January of 1998 to return to private life.”