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Representative honors Reverend Jesse Jackson with moment of silence on the House floor
Summary
Representative Johnson (Polk) asked the chamber to observe a moment of silence for civil-rights leader Jesse Jackson, saying Jackson 'stood for something' and noting his national impact at age 84.
Representative Johnson (from Polk) addressed the chamber to announce that Reverend Jesse Jackson had died at age 84 and asked members to join in a moment of silence. He recounted attending events with his mother and recalled Jackson's national impact, saying, "Whether we agree with him politically or not, he stood for something and he stood for what he believed in and he made a national impact."
Johnson framed Jackson as a "national treasure" and asked members to recognize him in silence. The remarks were made during the announcements/personal-privilege portion of the session; no formal parliamentary action followed the tribute.
