每日评论 0731 一代政治領袖之殒落

一代政治領袖之殒落

------ 追念美國國會議員希拉稹克遜李

週一上午隨着冗長的悼念隊伍前往休斯敦市政府大廳，向已故之美國國會議員希拉之遺體作最後之敬禮。市長惠特邁在莊嚴之儀式中高度讃揚她的一生貢獻給市民及國家,也是第二位市民有此殊榮。拜登總統也於當天乘座空軍一號專機偕同二十多位國會議員向她做最後之敬禮,這位政界之領袖將永銘國人之心中。

我們認識希拉三十多年，當她在市議會時就表現她驚人之口才和協調長才，不久後她即當選為美國國會眾議員。在華府國會山莊她的精彩演說和政見為爭取非裔華裔及亞裔之權益樹下了典範。

多年來在我們透過國際貿易中心,美南新聞主辦的各項大小社區活動,都有她的身影和支持。最令我感動的是十年前在休斯敦捧球場舉辦之二次大戰結束七十週年大會上，超過三萬群眾之集會，她緊握著我的手說”李兄弟,你了不起能組織如此庞大之群眾大會”。

我們做為第一代之移民,我們要真誠地感激這塊土地接納了我們，更有如希拉一樣的政治家為我們主持正義。

今晨我來到她的靈位前做了最後一次之敬禮,時間在歷史之長何中流失,也許上天已經為我們安排未來。

希拉，請一路好走……

Sheila Jackson Lee Has Passed Away: Remembering An Exceptional Political Leader

President Biden was in Houston to pay his last tribute to the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee at Houston City Hall. I am with the Houston Consular Corp. and attended her memorial service on Monday morning. Her passing is a significant loss for the people of the Houston area as well as the entire nation. She dedicated her whole life to public service.
Sheila was an exceptional politician known for her sharp wit, her unwavering political stances, and deep compassion for the underprivileged. She was a shining emblem of the African American woman, making significant contributions to the civil rights movement and social justice.

My acquaintance with Shelia spans over 30 years, from her days as a city councilwoman to her role as a member of the U.S. Congress. Throughout her career, she maintained remarkable energy and unwavering conviction. She championed the cause of her constituents regardless of their race.

Over the last several decades she has supported various community activities hosted by our company and the International Trade Center. What moved me the most was at the 70th Anniversary of WWII held at Houston's Minute Maid Park several years ago. At the event where more than 30,000 people attended, she held my hand and said, ”Brother Lee, I am very proud of you.”
Dear Shelia, you are my sister, now you are in heaven, we need to celebrate your life.