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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.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my sadness and also honor the passing of a great man, Pastor Maurice Edward Barnes. Pastor Barnes lived a life of service to both the church and community. Born on July 30, 1945, to Charittie and the…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Sam Garcia, a World War II veteran, businessowner, and renowned civic leader in the Fort Worth Hispanic community. Mr. Garcia immigrated to the United States from Mexico at the age…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in favor of diversity, equality, and affirming every American's right under the Constitution to equal justice under the law. Today I speak in honor of LGBT Pride Month. Despite all that we have achieved in recent…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and honor the mariachi students at Fort Worth's North Side High School who, under the direction of Ramon Nino, were chosen to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City on June 22. The appearance by…
Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the citizens of Forest Hill, Texas, for their recent Memorial Day celebration to honor the military service contributions of the men and women of our Armed Forces as well as our public safety officers who…
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to be removed as a cosponsor of H.R. 3717. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Texas? There was no objection. ____________________
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the tragic and shocking turn of events in Nigeria, where as many as 300 young girls have been abducted by a terrorist organization known as Boko Haram. As a father, I can't imagine the anguish that…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and honor to a great man, Pastor Raymond Charles Johnson, Sr., known in Fort Worth as ``R.C. Johnson.'' Pastor Johnson moved to Fort Worth in 1953, where he began his work at the Greater Saint James…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about a giant whom we lost in the Fort Worth community--Louis Zapata, the first Hispanic ever elected to the Fort Worth City Council. Mr. Zapata held the post for 14 years. He was one of the longest…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a dear friend who departed this Earth last week, who I know is headed to glory because of the great things he did in Tarrant County for working men and women. T.C. Gillespie, who was the…
Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, the Republicans released their budget blueprint to the American people. Budgets are moral documents that reflect our priorities as a nation. Republicans have clearly outlined their priorities in this budget, which…
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