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Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement on the passing of former North Carolina State Senator Earline Parmon:

“Members of the CBC were saddened to hear of the passing of Earline Parmon who was a trailblazer in North Carolina state government,” said Chairman Butterfield.  “She was a leading force in the fight for justice and for many communities in North Carolina.  Her advocacy for education will be missed as she was an inspiration to many generations that have followed her lead.   The CBC is praying for her children, grandchildren, and family in their time of mourning.”

“Earline Parmon was the true definition of a public servant. She dedicated her life to fighting for justice and fighting for our communities,” said Rep. Adams. “From her work on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners and in the North Carolina General Assembly, to her most recent service on behalf of North Carolina’s 12^th Congressional District, Earline Parmon has left an undeniable mark on North Carolinians across the state. She was loving, she was kind, she was respected, she broke barriers and she was inspirational. Earline Parmon was an obedient lover of the Lord and his blessings in her life could be seen through her positive spirit and joyous energy.

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Since its establishment in 1971, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) have joined together to empower America’s neglected citizens and address their legislative concerns.  For more than 40 years, the CBC has consistently been the voice for people of color and vulnerable communities in Congress and has been committed to utilizing the full Constitutional power and statutory authority of the United States government to ensure that all U.S. citizens have an opportunity to achieve the American Dream.  To learn more about the Congressional Black Caucus, visit http://cbc-butterfield.house.gov.

Media inquiries: Tyler Clifford at Tyler.Clifford@mail.house.gov