[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H825-H826]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                        HONORING RONELLE MUSTIN

  (Mr. GARCIA of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, during Black History Month, I 
rise today to honor Ronelle Mustin, a fearless champion for justice 
whose activism has shaped movements and transformed communities.
  Ronelle was a founding force behind the first organization to demand 
sanctions against South Africa's apartheid regime.
  In 1979, as co-chair of the Chicago Peace Council, he fought to curb 
excessive U.S. military spending and redirect resources to those in 
need.

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  Ronelle's impact runs deep in Chicago. As a key architect of the 22nd 
Ward Independent Political Organization, Ronelle helped pave the way 
for Harold Washington's historic election as the city's first Black 
mayor in 1983.
  For decades, he has been a relentless advocate for equity, justice, 
and true representation. His work has empowered countless voices and 
strengthened our democracy.
  Mr. Speaker, Ronelle's legacy is one of courage and conviction. I 
thank him for his unwavering dedication to justice and for his 
friendship.

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