Elijah Cummings (January 18, 1951 – October 17, 2019)

With the passing of Elijah Cummings, we have lost a brave supporter of human rights. As President Obama said in a statement, “It’s a tribute to his native Baltimore that one of its own brought such character, tact, and resolve into the halls of power every day. True to the giants of progress who he followed into public service, Chairman Cummings stood tallest and most resolute when our country needed him the most. May his example inspire more Americans to pick up the baton and carry it forward in a manner worthy of his service.” This is a very sad loss for Maryland and for the country.