每日评论 0731 一代政治领袖之殒落

一代政治领袖之殒落

------ 追念美国国会议员希拉稹克逊李

週一上午随着冗长的悼念队伍前往休斯敦市政府大厅，向已故之美国国会议员希拉之遗体作最后之敬礼。市长惠特迈在庄严之仪式中高度讃扬她的一生贡献给市民及国家,也是第二位市民有此殊荣。拜登总统也於当天乘座空军一号专机偕同二十多位国会议员向她做最后之敬礼,这位政界之领袖将永铭国人之心中。

我们认识希拉三十多年，当她在市议会时就表现她惊人之口才和协调长才，不久后她即当选為美国国会眾议员。在华府国会山庄她的精彩演说和政见為争取非裔华裔及亚裔之权益树下了典范。

多年来在我们透过国际贸易中心,美南新闻主办的各项大小社区活动,都有她的身影和支持。最令我感动的是十年前在休斯敦捧球场举办之二次大战结束七十週年大会上，超过三万群眾之集会，她紧握着我的手说”李兄弟,你了不起能组织如此庞大之群眾大会”。

我们做為第一代之移民,我们要真诚地感激这块土地接纳了我们，更有如希拉一样的政治家為我们主持正义。

今晨我来到她的灵位前做了最后一次之敬礼,时间在歷史之长何中流失,也许上天已经為我们安排未来。

希拉，请一路好走……

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.