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Former U.S. Rep. William H. Gray III, who rose to influential positions in Congress and was the first black to become majority whip, died July 1st at the age 71. Reports Tallahassee.com
Excerpts From Joint Center For Political And Economic Studies
William H. Gray III rise in the United States House of Representatives to chair its Budget Committee and then to become the Majority Whip were historic achievements that happened two decades before America would elect its first black President. Throughout his career, Congressman Gray’s sound and progressive policy leadership inspired his constituents and conveyed hope to people across the country that America truly is a place of limitless opportunity for those who are willing to work hard and play by the rules. He cared deeply for society’s most vulnerable and advocated successfully for better housing, health care, safer communities and unfettered access to high quality public education. His dedication to higher learning fueled his enormous success in reinvigorating the United Negro College Fund. Under his leadership, the Fund raised more than $2 billion to ensure a continued flow of support to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Congressman Gray devoted his entire life to eliminating barriers to achievement and facilitating good health, safety and quality of life. There was no better or more brilliant exemplar of public service than Congressman William H. Gray III.
Celebration of Life Memorial for William H. Gray, III
PHILADELPHIA, July 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A memorial service to celebrate the life of Reverend and Congressman William H. Gray, III will take place on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Bright Hope Baptist Church. The memorial service will start at 11am. The church is located at 12th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either:
William H. Gray Scholarship Fund
Bright Hope Baptist Church
12th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Riverview School
551 Route 6A
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(A scholarship fund for underprivileged students of diverse backgrounds with learning disabilities. Please indicate "William H. Gray, III Scholarship Fund" on memo line of check)
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