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CELEBRATING THE REVEREND EMMITT THEOPHILUS CAVINESS AND EXHIBIT AT
HARRISON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
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HON. TIM RYAN
of ohio
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the accomplishments of Reverend Emmitt Theophilus Caviness and his new exhibit at the Harrison County Historical Museum. For sixty years, Reverend Caviness has dedicated his life toward change. Born a year before the Great Depression, Reverend Caviness has led a life that has made a resounding impact on the state of Ohio.
Reverend Caviness' has made extraordinary accomplishments that can be felt across our nation, even in the face of poverty and racial division. After seeing a racial caricature in Marshall's City Hall, he vowed to dedicate his life to fighting for racial justice. His belief in love's ability to heal racial wounds was exemplified in his support of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His actions during the Civil Rights Movement led to his induction to the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame, where his imprint is housed at Dr. King's National Historic Site in Atlanta, Georgia.
To name his accolades would be to speak endlessly, however, I would be remiss if I did not emphasize several of his most noteworthy achievements. The Reverend's belief in public service led to him serving six years on Cleveland City Council. This belief bloomed further by sharing stages with those at the forefront of leadership and policy, including Presidents Carter, W. Bush, and Obama, as well as Civil Rights dignitaries Coretta Scott King and Al Sharpton. He would also receive the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Award for his lifelong membership and recognition from The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum. His undying hope in ``the power of a conversation'' is shown through a willingness to engage those of every demographic, regardless of their differences.
The Harrison County Historical Museum will honor Reverend Caviness with the Journey Stories exhibit. The exhibit will showcase memorable photos through his journey, including a photograph of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. visiting his Cleveland church. The exhibit also displays awards for his service towards change and shines a spotlight on his extended family.
So, Madam Speaker, I rise again in honoring Reverend Emmitt Caviness for his work toward creating change not only for his fellow Ohioans but for all Americans.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 16
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