The landmark legislation that was enacted to protect and extend those rights for all our citizens was the work of many people. but much of the credit must go to the patience. persistence. and the political and parliamentary skills of Chairman Celler. He was a man of warmth and compassion. full of wit and humor. but also of steely resolve in defending the right of all Americans to the equal protection of the laws. He left his mark on many important areas of our national life. including antitrust and immigration laws. as well as those extending the guarantees of the Constitution to all Americans. Four amendments to the Constitution were guided through the House by Manny Celler. including those lowering the voting age to 18. abolishing the poll tax. and permitting residents of the District of Columbia to vote for President. His was a long and illustrious career of service and devotion to the ideals that have made America great.
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