BROWARD COUNTY, FL– Broward County will pay tribute to the late Congressman Alcee L. Hastings by naming a street in his honor on Saturday, June 26th at 12PM.
Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness will lead a two-block memorial walk from the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd./Urban League, 560 NW 27th Ave, in Fort Lauderdale to NW 8th Street in the Broward Municipal Services District at 12 pm followed by the unveiling of the sign at the site. Joining the walk and unveiling will be Alcee Hastings II (Jody), Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson, Broward County Vice Mayor Michael Udine, other family members, community leaders, and friends.
Commissioner Holness asked for the name dedication on NW 8th Street from NW 27th Avenue to NW 31st Avenue with unanimous approval of the Broward Commission.
Congressman Hastings passed away in April, after a life dedicated to public service. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Florida’s 23rd congressional district from 1993 to 2013 and Florida’s 20th congressional district from 2013 until his death.
“His legacy lives on. His legislative priorities included creating jobs and economic opportunities for middle class working poor families and making our Country more safe and secure,” said Commissioner Holness. “He has championed the rights of minorities, women, the elderly, children, and immigrants and he will never be forgotten.”
Congressmen Hastings was a titan of public service in South Florida. He became a state judge for Broward County, and was later nominated by President Jimmy Carter to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and upon Senate approval, he became the first Black federal judge in Florida.
When elected to the United States House of Representatives, he became the first Black man to be elected to Congress from Florida. He had a long and illustrious career, serving for 28 years on numerous influential committees. As a Senior Democratic whip in 2004, he was an influential member of the Democratic leadership. He was also a member of the House Rules Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
June 25, 2021
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