On the recordSeptember 11, 1998
I rise to advise the House of the recent passing of our former colleague and friend, former Congressman Charles C. Diggs, Jr. Former Congressman Diggs passed on August 28, 1998. Charlie Diggs was elected to the United States Congress from Michigan's 13th Congressional District in 1954. He was Michigan's first black Member of Congress. During his Congressional career, he was one of the founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus and served as the first chairman of that group. He is also credited with establishing home rule for the District of Columbia, as well as authoring legislation to create the University of the District of Columbia. Charlie was a giant in the Black political history of America. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife, Darlene, and members of the Diggs family. He will never be forgotten.
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