National Wildlife Federation: Congressman John Lewis' Work on Civil Rights, Environmental Justice 'Will Echo Throughout History'
July 20, 2020
July 20, 2020
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following statement by President and CEO Collin O'Mara on the death of civil rights leader and Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia:
"Congressman Lewis' tireless pursuit of civil rights and his pioneering advocacy for environmental justice for all will echo throughout history.
"While much will rightly be written about his resolute courage and clarion pursuit of justice, he was also an incredible friend - . . .
"Congressman Lewis' tireless pursuit of civil rights and his pioneering advocacy for environmental justice for all will echo throughout history.
"While much will rightly be written about his resolute courage and clarion pursuit of justice, he was also an incredible friend - . . .