Political Quotes

“I will place in the Record a number of letters from local elected officials: State Senator LeAnna Washington, State Senator Stack, and a number of State legislators, including my own, Vanessa Brown, and J.P. Miranda. Senate of Pennsylvania, July 3, 2013. Dear Members of the United States House of Representatives: It was with sadness an shock that I received the news of the untimely passing of The Honorable William H. Gray, III. Former Congressman Gray was a leader to African-American elected officials throughout Pennsylvania, but he was first and foremost a native son of Philadelphia. There is no elected official in the city of Philadelphia that has not been mentored or inspired by Congressman Gray. His legacy-- that of serving his constituents through not only his Christian faith, but as an elected official--and his dedication to ensuring a brighter future for young African- American students through the United Negro College Fund--will not be one repeated in our lifetime. My condolences to all those who knew, respected, and loved Philadelphia's Bill Gray. He will truly be missed on many levels. Sincerely, LeAnna M. Washington, 4th Senatorial District, Philadelphia & Montgomery Counties. ____ Senate of Pennsylvania, July 3, 2013. To All Members of Congress: I was deeply saddened by the passing of former Congressman, Rev. William H. Gray. Congressman Gray served his country, his community and his family with grace, honor and integrity.…”