"Congressman Rangel has earned a celebrated place in history, and that place has to be Harlem— the community he loved and served throughout his entire life. The Lion of Lenox Avenue is also its pride. His decades of public service had enormous impact that extended beyond Harlem’s corners, throughout our city and nation. An honored veteran before his time in office, a co-founder of the Congressional Black Caucus, he led through difficult moments with resolve and humanity.
"Representative Rangel served as an inspiration for New York’s Black community as the last living member of the influentialGang of Four, helping to shape the generations of Black leadership that followed him into government. As we grieve his passing and pray with his family and neighbors, we resolve to learn lessons from and build upon his legacy."
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