Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces U.S. Postal Service Dedication Ceremony In Honor Of “Vel R. Phillips”Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) announces special U.S. Postal Service ceremony to rename Post Office in honor of the great Velvalea Hortense Rodgers "Vel" Phillips
Washington,
April 11, 2019
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces U.S. Postal Service Dedication Ceremony In Honor Of “Vel R. Phillips” Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) announces special U.S. Postal Service ceremony to rename Post Office in honor of the great Velvalea Hortense Rodgers "Vel" Phillips. “Vel was not only my friend and mentor, she was my shero. She dedicated her life in service of others. Vel reached back and pulled others up, using her candle to ignite those of others, never believing it would diminish her own light. She was the humanitarian the world desperately needs today. During the civil rights movement Vel proposed an ordinance to outlaw housing discrimination in Milwaukee, and as a matter of fact, federal Fair Housing laws were later modeled after her proposal. She was also an active member of the NAACP. She marched and protested like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. did against all forms of discrimination. This dedication is a fitting tribute to a great woman who gave so much to her community and her country. I’m so proud to have been touched by her light.” Vel Phillips Dedication Ceremony Program For “Moore” News Updates Follow Gwen Moore on Twitter @RepGwenMoore and Like Gwen Moore on Facebook |
