It was a particularly dark morning in Baltimore today, as we woke to the news that Congressman Elijah Cummings had passed away. He was the voice of moral clarity for our City, our state, and our country, and he was a truly kind and caring leader.
My heart and prayers are with his wife, Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, his children and grandchildren, and his incredible team of staff, who were truly part of his extended family. He was everything a public servant should be – his was the example we should all follow. Congressman Cummings believed in the power of government to improve people’s lives – and he did that, each and every day.
I will always remember and be grateful for the ways and the times that Congressman Cummings touched my life, helped our communities, and fought for justice and opportunity. I will also remember the powerful example he set for all of us and for our children to do what is right and just, no matter what the cost… even if it means standing up to the President of the United States.
As we move forward, we will work with him in our hearts as we endeavor to make the world a better place – a more just place – than we found it, for our children and future generations. Rest in Peace, Congressman. And thank you.
“When we’re dancing with the angels, the question will be asked: in 2019, what did we do to make sure we kept our democracy intact?”
– Elijah Cummings
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