Rep. Hastings Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Clyburn's Wife
September 19, 2019
September 19, 2019
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Florida, issued the following statement on the death of librarian Emily England Clyburn, wife of House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina:
"I was heartbroken to learn of Dr. Emily Clyburn's passing. Emily was a lifelong civil rights activist, a champion of educational and economic opportunity, and an accomplished librarian, who was passionate about spreading the power of knowledge and learning. South Carolina and o . . .
"I was heartbroken to learn of Dr. Emily Clyburn's passing. Emily was a lifelong civil rights activist, a champion of educational and economic opportunity, and an accomplished librarian, who was passionate about spreading the power of knowledge and learning. South Carolina and o . . .