Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Unite on Bill to Rename the National School Lunch Program Act
July 15, 2023
July 15, 2023
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following statement on July 13, 2023:
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On Monday, July 10, 2023, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
"I am honored to work with Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman on legislation to rename the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.
"Richard Russell was an unapologetic white supremacist who should not have the honor of eponymous federal works.
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On Monday, July 10, 2023, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
"I am honored to work with Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman on legislation to rename the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.
"Richard Russell was an unapologetic white supremacist who should not have the honor of eponymous federal works.