STEW and I came to the House at the same timein the 92d Congressand we served together on the District of Columbia Committee almost the entire length of his tenure in the House. I valued his friendship and admired his strength of character. his integrity. and the determination he displayed in quietly discharging his official duties despite facing severe health setbacks. Over the years. STEWART McKINNEY cast many courageous votesone especially tough vote was his in favor of immigration reform legislation I began working on 6 years ago. But. if STEW felt the need to support a program. he would fight with a passion for those programslike Community Development Block Grants. Urban Development Action Grants. and housing for the homelesswhich have helped the disadvantaged and downtrodden citizens of our Nations cities.
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