Congressman Al Green Takes Helm As Chair Of Texas’ Democratic Congressional Delegation
Style Magazine Newswire | 12/11/2020, 8:49 a.m.
Congressman Al Green
On Friday, December 4, 2020, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following state- ment announcing his chairmanship of Texas’ Democratic Congressional Delegation for the 117th Congress:
“As the incoming Chair of the Texas Congressional Delegation, I look forward to serving alongside my colleagues as we collectively commit to serving all Texans. I thank outgoing Chair, Congressman Joa- quin Castro, who contributed valuable, insightful leadership over this tumultuous year. I thank him and the full delegation for their support of my taking up the mantle for the 117th Congress,” Houston-area Congressman Al Green stated. “As we prepare for the next session of Congress, there are several key issue areas – including infrastructure, judicial appointments, and regional taskforces – I look forward to focusing on for our state. I am eager to collaborate with my colleagues and work to ensure that democracy as well as the core ideals of our republic are prioritized for Texas and for America.”
Members of the Texas Democratic Congres- sional Delegation provided the following comments regarding the announcement of Congressman Green’s chairmanship.
Outgoing Chair of the Delegation, Congress- man Joaquin Castro (TX-20): “Congressman Green is a longstanding champion for the people of Houston, nd I’m confident he will be a great chairman of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation. I look forward to working together in the 117th Congress and continuing to advance meaningful progress.”
Dean of the Texas Delegation, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30): “Texas is a proud state — blessed with a growing, diverse population and constituency with different expectations from Mem- bers who represent them in Congress. Congressman Al Green’s newly appointed role by his colleagues as the Texas House Democratic Congressional Chairmanship comes at a critical juncture in history of our State and the Nation. Congressman Green brings an enormous intellectual capacity, institutional knowledge of Con- gress, and strong leadership qualities to his capacity as the Chair for the Texas House Democratic Con- gressional delegation. I know he will be an effective Chair for all of us.”
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28): “I first met Congressman Al Green in 2005 when we were in New Member Orientation. Since then, I have been inspired by his kindness towards others, his passion to help vulnerable communities and his conviction to improve the quality of life for people in his district and across the country. As Chairman of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation, Congressman Green will be a great leader in the for a better, more equitable, brighter future for every Texan. I look forward to working with him in this endeavor in the 117th Congress.”
Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33): “The announcement that Rep. Green will lead our Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation for the 117th Congress is welcome news,” said Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33). “Rep. Green’s record speaks for it- self. He is a fighter for working families across Texas and has used his time to Congress to help all Texans access fair and just opportunities. As we head into redistricting, we need someone like Rep. Green to lead us because I know he will help unify our diverse delegation to ensure that we can keep delivering ex- traordinary progress for the people of our great state.”
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15): “These past four years Congressman Green has been a loud and strong voice for the Lone Star State. As we head into the next session of Congress, I have no doubt he will continue to be a fierce advocate and a good steward for Texans as chair of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation. I look forward to working
with him to deliver for the people of Texas.”
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29): “Rep- resentative Al Green is a friend, a valued leader, and a fighter for working people in the Houston region and across the state of Texas. As members of the House Financial Services Committee, we have worked close- ly on behalf of our constituents and those hit hardest by the pandemic. I cannot wait to see what our Texas delegation will accomplish in the 117th Congress
under Rep. Green’s leadership.”
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07): “I’m
glad that Congressman Green will serve as chairman of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation. He has demonstrated the leadership necessary to make our delegation more cohesive and effective in the 117th Congress. Congressman Green’s lifetime commitment and dedication to public service are valuable assets as we work together to improve the lives of people across the great state of Texas.”
