Sixth District Congressman Glenn Grothman released a statement over the weekend after the passing of Congressman and civil rights leader, John Lewis, a Democrat who served Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District since 1986.
Grothman, a Wisconsin Republican said he was saddened to hear of his colleague’s death, adding “Congressman Lewis was a great leader, both inside and outside the halls of Congress. To him, the civil rights movement wasn’t just a theory or something you read about in a textbook, he lived it, and embodied the spirit of the movement. This was clear every day in his words and actions, courageously fighting for what he thought was right, even in the face of adversity. It was an honor to serve with John for his last 5-&-a-half years in Congress and I am proud to have called him my friend. My condolences go out to his loved ones. He will be sorely missed.”
