Rep. O'Halleran Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Lewis
July 20, 2020
July 20, 2020
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Arizona, issued the following statement on July 18 regarding the death of Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia:
"My heart is heavy with the news of John's passing today, and my thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. A fighter for human rights, racial equality, and the people of Georgia, John was instrumental in the passage of the Voting Rights Act, the organization of sit-ins at segregated lunch counters, the Freedom Rides, . . .
"My heart is heavy with the news of John's passing today, and my thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. A fighter for human rights, racial equality, and the people of Georgia, John was instrumental in the passage of the Voting Rights Act, the organization of sit-ins at segregated lunch counters, the Freedom Rides, . . .