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Recognizing the Life of Congressman Ed Roybal

Date: Nov. 15, 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights


RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF CONGRESSMAN ED ROYBAL -- (House of Representatives - November 15, 2005)

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Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to the late California Congressman Ed Roybal.

Ed Roybal left this nation a rich legacy. He was a civil rights and social justice champion. He was an advocate for those least likely to have a voice--the poor and the elderly. Ed Roybal consistently fought to invest in people, seeing the long-term benefit and future pay-off of this investment.

But Ed Roybal also forged a path in politics creating new opportunities for many Hispanics. Not only was Ed an inspiration to future generation, he' actively worked to encourage many in the Hispanic community to explore a future in politics--personally serving as a mentor to a number of future elected officials.

While I did not serve with Ed Roybal, my late husband did. Bob was honored to have served in the House of Representatives with him, as he greatly admired Ed. They shared a similar philosophy. Both chose not to allow discrimination in their youth define their role in life. Instead of condemning intolerance in this nation, Ed Roybal, chose to serve and make it a better place.

To my friend and colleague, LUCILLE and the entire Roybal family, please accept my deepest condolences on your loss.

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