Congressman Dan Goldman Honors Congressman John Lewis’s Legacy, Cosponsoring Two Bills
John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act Would Support Scholars Studying Nonviolence Civil Rights Movements
Resolution Would Honor Congressman Lewis’s Life and Career
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today cosponsored two bills honoring the late Congressman John Lewis. The legislation introduction marks what would have been Congressman Lewis’ 83rd birthday.
“The late, great Congressman John Lewis dedicated his life to the fight for civil rights and equal justice under the law,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “Inspired by his determination and sacrifice, I am proud to do my part to carry on that fight. I am humbled to join my colleagues in commemorating Congressman Lewis’s towering legacy with a resolution honoring him and by cosponsoring legislation to establish the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship so that future generations will have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the struggle for justice in his memory.”
The John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act is bipartisan, bicameral legislation to create the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship within the Fulbright Scholarship Program. The fellowship will support scholars who want to study nonviolent civil rights movements abroad.
Congressman Goldman also cosponsored a resolution to honor Congressman Lewis’ life and career.
The resolution reads in part:
“Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the life and legacy of John Robert Lewis, an American hero and civil rights leader who faced brutality and suffered grievous injuries while remaining steadfastly committed to the nonviolent struggle for civil rights; dedicated his life to defending the dignity of all people and building the ‘Beloved Community’; and spent more than 3 decades as a Member of Congress defending and strengthening civil rights; and commends John Robert Lewis for his towering achievements in the nonviolent struggle for civil rights.”
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