diff --git a/rss.xml b/rss.xml index 59f285fa4..50ebed65c 100644 --- a/rss.xml +++ b/rss.xml @@ -8,11 +8,28 @@ The White House Briefing Room - Wed, 21 Aug 2024 23:46:00 -0400 + Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:26:09 -0400 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/ + + + Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. + + + https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/22/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-the-passing-of-congressman-bill-pascrell-jr/ + + + Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:26:09 -0400 + + + https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/22/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-the-passing-of-congressman-bill-pascrell-jr/ + + + statements-releases + + Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Representative Bill Pascrell @@ -506,22 +523,5 @@ presidential-actions </category> </item> - <item> - <title> - A Proclamation on the Establishment of the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument - - - https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/16/a-proclamation-on-the-establishment-of-the-springfield-1908-race-riot-national-monument/ - - - Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:02:21 -0400 - - - https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/16/a-proclamation-on-the-establishment-of-the-springfield-1908-race-riot-national-monument/ - - - presidential-actions - - diff --git a/statements-releases/2024-08/2024-08-22-statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-the-passing-of-congressman-bill-pascrell-jr.md b/statements-releases/2024-08/2024-08-22-statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-the-passing-of-congressman-bill-pascrell-jr.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..42ae94f99 --- /dev/null +++ b/statements-releases/2024-08/2024-08-22-statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-the-passing-of-congressman-bill-pascrell-jr.md @@ -0,0 +1,58 @@ +--- +date: '2024-08-22' +modified_time: 2024-08-22 11:26:10-04:00 +published_time: 2024-08-22 11:26:09-04:00 +source_url: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/22/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-the-passing-of-congressman-bill-pascrell-jr/ +tags: statements-releases +title: "Statement from Vice President Kamala\_Harris on the Passing of Congressman\ + \ Bill Pascrell,\_Jr." +--- + +Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. was a dedicated public servant and an +unwavering force for good who knew that government is at its best when +it is delivering for the people. From his time in City Hall and the +State House to his nearly three decades of service in the House of +Representatives, Congressman Pascrell fought to improve the lives of his +constituents, his fellow New Jerseyans, and our fellow Americans. + +While in Congress, Representative Pascrell was focused on issues that +have a direct impact on the health, wellbeing, and safety of families. +He was a fierce advocate for health care, to the benefit of millions of +Americans who are now able to see a doctor, afford their prescriptions, +and get the care they need and deserve. He was a champion for the +environment – fighting for clean air, safe drinking water, and our +public lands. As a veteran, he founded the Congressional Brain Injury +Task Force to raise awareness of the dangers of traumatic brain +injuries. And as chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus and the +Congressional Law Enforcement Caucus, he protected those who protect all +of us by spearheading legislation to meet the needs of first +responders. + +Congressman Pascrell should also be applauded for his leadership on the +House Ways and Means Committee where he fought for middle-class +families. He worked tirelessly to increase the minimum wage, invest in +our small businesses, and protect American workers. His initiatives +advanced economic opportunity and made our tax system more fair. + +This belief in using public service to improve lives was nothing new for +Congressman Pascrell. He proudly served our nation in the United States +Army and Army reserves. He spent more than a decade teaching our +children in the classroom. He served his neighbors as Mayor of Paterson. +And he delivered transformative investments while working across the +aisle in the State Assembly and as Minority Leader.  + +For the Congressman, there was no project too small or idea too big. +Those who knew Representative Pascrell well knew that he was perhaps +most proud of the fact that he lived his entire life in his beloved +Paterson, NJ. During his lifetime of service to this community, he +successfully fought to recognize his childhood park and the crown jewel +of Paterson as the Great Falls National Historical Park. He also helped +restore one of the only remaining Negro League stadiums left in +America. + +Doug and I send our prayers to his wife, Elsie, their three children, +and their six grandchildren. We will be thinking of the Congressman’s +friends, constituents, and all those who knew him in the days and weeks +ahead. His legacy will live on for generations. + +\# \# \#