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CBC Chair Fudge's Statement on the Death of Former House Majority Whip Bill Gray

Washington, DC, July 2, 2013
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia Fudge released the following statement on the passing of former Majority Whip and CBC Member William H. Gray.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE              July 2, 2013                                                                            

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Congressional Black Caucus Chair Fudge’s Statement on the Death of Former House Majority Whip Bill Gray

 Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia Fudge released the following statement on the passing of former Majority Whip and CBC Member William H. Gray:

“We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of William H. Gray who was a mentor and dear friend to many in Congress and in the Congressional Black Caucus. During his tenure in the House of Representatives, Mr. Gray was a trailblazer who rose through the ranks to become the first African American to chair the House Budget Committee and the first African American to become House Majority Whip.

“As a Representative of the 2nd Congressional District of Pennsylvania, Mr. Gray championed policies that protected the most vulnerable individuals in his community, in our country and around the world, including H.R. 1460, the first that employed sanctions against South Africa’s apartheid regime. Mr. Gray used his position of leadership within the halls of Congress and in the community to ensure that the people of Philadelphia and around the globe were able to live a better life.

“The Congressional Black Caucus mourns the loss of our friend whose legacy is one of compassion and commitment to equity, equality and justice. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this very difficult time.”

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