Jul 28, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Pratt & Whitney on its recent milestone of having been incorporated for over 90 years. This is truly a remarkable achievement. I am proud to represent the employees of Pratt & Whitney's Dallas…
Marc Veasey
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Marc Veasey is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 33rd congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development throughout his tenure. Veasey has been an advocate for policies aimed at improving access to healthcare and addressing the needs of his constituents in Texas. He has also been involved in discussions around voting rights and immigration reform, reflecting the diverse demographics of his district.
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Jul 23, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life and legacy of a very inspirational Grand Prairie resident from the Dalworth community, Ms. Tommie Williams. Ms. Williams worked as an educator in several capacities next-door in the…
Jul 22, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize, from the 30th Congressional District in Texas, the gentlewoman from Dallas, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson, who also was very well acquainted and was a good friend of Speaker Wright's and has some great…
Jul 22, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of one of the great leaders that stood tall here in Washington, D.C., and back home in Texas, James ``Jim'' Claude Wright, Jr., who passed away recently, back in May, at the age of 92…
Jul 22, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the approaching 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act and talk about the importance of restoring the Voting Rights Act as well. For decades, the Voting Rights Act has stood as the guardian for all…
Jul 22, 2015
Mr. Hoyer, I thank you very much. I appreciate those very kind words about Speaker Wright, and everyone in Fort Worth and the metroplex will appreciate those kind words as well. I also would like to recognize Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi…
Jul 22, 2015
Leader Pelosi, I appreciate those kind words about Speaker Wright, and I know that his family will appreciate everything that you have to share. Thank you so much. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from California.
Jul 22, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the gentlewoman from Houston, Sheila Jackson Lee, for sharing so many great stories and fond memories of Speaker Jim Wright. I would like to add a few words of my own. Jim Wright was very influential to me…
Jul 22, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I thank the Congresswoman from the 30th District, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson, for her very kind words about Speaker Wright. He was very fond of you and appreciated your leadership in an area that he excelled in, which was…
Jul 10, 2015
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the four surviving charter members of the Tarrant County Black Historical & Genealogical Society, those being Ms. Erma Johnson Hadley, Ms. Opal Lee, Mr. Frank Moss, and Reverend Arthur Slaughter. The…
Jul 9, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I just wanted to speak about the importance of our acting now to do the right thing in regard to the Confederate flag. Many of you may not know, but this year marks 100 years of the viewing and the premiere of the film that…
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