Political Quotes

“This morning I consider it a joy and really a special privilege to rise today to honor the 200th-plus anniversary of the Seatack community, the oldest African American community in the United States. The community, named for the sea attack of the coast by the British Navy, is a stalwart in Hampton Roads, steadfastly protecting civil rights and promoting the African American community. Throughout its proud history, the Seatack community has stood for doing what is right in the face of adversity. Going back to the early 1800s, Seatack fishermen braved the rough waters of the Atlantic to save the passengers of a ship that had wrecked off the coast. The men of Seatack have fought in every major American war, including serving as air raid wardens in World War II to protect the citizens of Virginia Beach from potential airstrikes. And when the Seatack community needed a fire department, the Seatack veterans from World War II came together to build the first fire department owned and operated by African Americans. Even in its early days, Mr. Speaker, Seatack has shown a commitment to educating its youth. In 1908, Seatack parents formed their first school at Mount Olive Baptist Church, and a few years later formed the Seatack Public School League. Later, the community provided the land for the Seatack Elementary School. And today, Seatack continues its commitment to education by providing funding for college students. Mr.…”