Congressman Cohen Mourns the Passing of James Lawson
June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) went to the House floor Tuesday evening to recall the Reverend James Lawson who passed on Sunday at the age of 95.
In his remarks, Congressman Cohen said in part:
"The world has lost one of its most outstanding citizens...The Reverend James M. Lawson passed away at 95. Reverend Lawson was one of the architects of the Civil Rights move . . .
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) went to the House floor Tuesday evening to recall the Reverend James Lawson who passed on Sunday at the age of 95.
In his remarks, Congressman Cohen said in part:
"The world has lost one of its most outstanding citizens...The Reverend James M. Lawson passed away at 95. Reverend Lawson was one of the architects of the Civil Rights move . . .