Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces Resolution to Posthumously Bestow Congressional Gold Medal Honor to Charles B. Rangel

NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announces resolution to posthumously award the esteemed Congressional Gold Medal to former Congressman Charles B. Rangel, his predecessor to represent New York’s 13th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. 

“Congressman Charles B. Rangel served our nation with distinction and honor, fighting for the American people and delivering for the constituencies of Harlem, El Barrio, Washington Heights/Inwood, and the Northwest Bronx, which he represented in Congress for nearly 50 years,” said Espaillat. “A renowned feat, impactful in his service and commitment to our nation and dedication to all whose lives he touched along the way.

“As a founder of the esteemed Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient, and lifelong public servant with an illustrious record, I am proud to soon introduce, with the support of my colleagues in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, legislation that would further recognize Congressman Rangel, the Lion of Lenox Avenue, with this unique honor in recognition of his indelible mark on American policy and our nation’s history.”  

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Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fifth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 119th Congress. He is Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.

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