Clyburn Chosen to Lead House Delegation in Inaugural Ceremony
Saturday, January 17, 2009
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WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn has been chosen by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to lead the House delegation for the Inaugural Ceremony at the Capitol, Tuesday, January 20, 2009.
“As we take part in this historic moment, a man who has made history himself, Majority Whip James Clyburn, the highest ranking African American in Congress, will lead the House of Representatives in the Inaugural Ceremony,” said Speaker Pelosi. “Mr. Clyburn’s life of public service—from a young student activist in civil rights movement, through his work as Human Affairs Commissioner in South Carolina, to a national leader today—paved the way for future generations. He is an inspiration to all.”
“I am deeply humbled to lead my distinguished colleagues as part of this historic event,” said Clyburn. “The Inaugural Ceremony will give all Americans—Republican and Democrat, black and white, eastern and western, young and old—an opportunity to put our differences aside and come together to reflect upon and celebrate what makes this nation great.”
Majority Whip Clyburn will lead the procession of Members of the House of Representatives from the Capitol building to the inaugural platform where they will be seated for the Inauguration of Barack Obama and Joseph Biden as President and Vice President respectively. The Inaugural Ceremony will be held on the West Front of the United States Capitol, facing the National Mall.
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