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Council Member Mealy honors late public figures and reflects on Memorial Day
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Council Member Darlene Mealy delivers remarks honoring the late Congressman Charles Rangel and Judge Luther C Williams Jr., while also acknowledging Asian American heritage and reflecting on the significance of Memorial Day. She emphasizes the importance of remembering those who have made sacrifices in public service and for the nation.
- Mealy highlights Congressman Rangel's nearly five decades of public service and his role as the first African American chair of the House Ways and Means Committee.
- She mentions the recent passage of Resolution 844, establishing Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day.
- The council member connects these tributes to the broader themes of justice, equality, and the well-being of all New Yorkers.
Darlene Mealy
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Good afternoon speaker Adams and my colleagues.
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As we gather today, I would like to honor the life and legacy of congressman Charles b Rangel who passed away on May 26 at the age of 94.
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Harlem native, a career war veteran.
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Congressman Rangan Wrangel dedicated nearly five decades to public service representing New York's Thirteenth Congressional District.
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From nineteen seventy one to '20 '17, and he was the first African American who housed the ways and means was the chair, and I would like to also in solidarity I can say the passing of judge Luther C Williams junior passing on May 30, the father of Shane's restaurant owner, his father passed and he was a friend and a dedicated servant to the community.
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After he retired he still was in my political club and did anything possible to help the community, And I would like to as we gather today I would like to honor the life and legacy, I'm sorry I did that, and additionally I would like to talk about the Asian American heritage.
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I want to emphasize the importance of the resolution eight forty four that we passed earlier this month establishing Chinese American railroad workers on Memorial Day, and I would like to say just this past Monday we all observed Memorial Day, a solemn occasion to remember and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in servicing to our nation.
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Their courage and dedication continue to inspire our commitment to justice, equality, and the well-being of all New Yorkers.
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Thank you.