Authorizing Use of Capitol Grounds for Event to Commemorate 10th Anniversary of Million Man March

AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR EVENT TO COMMEMORATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF MILLION MAN MARCH -- (House of Representatives - October 06, 2005)

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Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding.

I would take this moment to express appreciation to Speaker Hastert, Chairman Young, Ranking Member Oberstar, and Mr. Mica and Mr. DeFazio for bringing this legislation to the floor and for having an opportunity for it to be heard and to be passed.

I rise in support of it. As a matter of fact, it commemorates the 10th-year anniversary of the Million Man March which took place some 10 years ago when more than a million, primarily African American, men came to Washington D.C. for a big national town hall meeting. That is what I really think of this as being, a national town hall meeting where people from all across the country will gather on the Mall and have a day of discussions talking about problems, needs, hopes, and aspirations. It is an opportunity for those who will gather to be heard to experience fellowship and camaraderie and also to project for the Nation to see and feel an understanding of their perception of need.

I want to thank all of those who helped to make this event possible. I appreciate the sensitivity and concern displayed.

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