Congressman Jesús G. "Chuy" García | Congressman Jesús G. "Chuy" García Official U.S. House Headshot
Congressman Jesús G. "Chuy" García | Congressman Jesús G. "Chuy" García Official U.S. House Headshot
Washington, DC – Thursday, June 8th marks 40 years since Chicago activist Rudy Lozano’s assassination. On Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives honoring Mr. Lozano’s life and legacy. The text of his remarks as delivered are below.
The video of the speech can be found here.
A translation of the text of the speech can be found after the transcript in English.
“I rise on June 8 to honor a great organizer and community activist, a leader who fought the Chicago machine and built multiracial and intergenerational coalitions: my friend, political mentor, and compadre Rudy Lozano. Tomorrow, June 8th marks 40 years since Rudy’s life was cut short.
“A labor organizer, he fought for workers’ rights. As a community activist, he fought for justice for immigrant families.
“Rudy brought together diverse communities to elect Harold Washington, Chicago’s First Black Mayor, in 1983.
“Rudy knew political empowerment was vital to improving community conditions.
“My presence in Congress and the growing number of progressive, Black, Latino, and Asian-American elected officials in Chicagoland represents the enduring impact of his legacy.
“Let’s continue this legacy by working in coalition to ensure more inclusive politics for all.
“¡Que Viva Rudy!”
Traducción del discurso al español:
“Hoy quiero honrar a un gran organizador y activista comunitario, un líder que luchó contra la maquinaria de Chicago y construyó coaliciones multirraciales e intergeneracionales: mi amigo, mentor político y compadre Rudy Lozano. Mañana, 8 de junio, se cumplen 40 años desde que la vida de Rudy fue truncada.
“Un organizador laboral, luchó por los derechos de los trabajadores. Como activista comunitario, luchó por la justicia para las familias inmigrantes.
“Rudy reunió a diversas comunidades para elegir a Harold Washington, el primer alcalde afroamericano de Chicago, en 1983.
“Rudy sabía que el empoderamiento político era vital para mejorar las condiciones de la comunidad.
“Mi presencia en el Congreso y el creciente número de funcionarios electos progresistas, afroamericanos, latinos y asiático-estadounidenses en el área de Chicago representa el impacto perdurable de su legado.
“Continuemos con este legado trabajando en coalición para garantizar una política más inclusiva para todos.
“¡Que Viva Rudy!”
Original source can be found here.
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