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Vince Young Parade
On February 11, 2006, Congressman Al Green joined state and local officials in recognizing and honoring native Houstonian Vince Young at a ceremony following the Parade of Heroes at Madison High School. The parade was sponsored by the City of Houston, Madison High School, Foley’s department store and the University of Texas. Congressman Green presented Young and his family with a Special Certificate of Congressional Recognition.
On February 11, 2006, Congressman Al Green joined state and local officials in recognizing and honoring native Houstonian Vince Young at a ceremony following the Parade of Heroes at Madison High School. The parade was sponsored by the City of Houston, Madison High School, Foley’s department store and the University of Texas. Congressman Green presented Young and his family with a Special Certificate of Congressional Recognition.
Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade
In commemoration of Cinco de Mayo, Congressman Al Green joined community leaders and elected officials from the City of Houston in a celebration and parade that paid tribute to Mexican culture. This parade is an annual celebration in which participants take time to enjoy the great food, music, art, and people of the Houston Mexican community.
In commemoration of Cinco de Mayo, Congressman Al Green joined community leaders and elected officials from the City of Houston in a celebration and parade that paid tribute to Mexican culture. This parade is an annual celebration in which participants take time to enjoy the great food, music, art, and people of the Houston Mexican community.
African Community Event
Congressman Green joined with African immigrants living in the City of Houston in celebration of the contributions African men and women have made to the Houston community.
Congressman Green joined with African immigrants living in the City of Houston in celebration of the contributions African men and women have made to the Houston community.
Presentation in Honor of Judge Andrew L. Jefferson, Jr.
Congressman Green joined others in honoring the lifetime achievements of Judge Andrew Jefferson. Judge Jefferson was recognized for his work in law and awarded an endowed chair in trial advocacy at Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law.
Congressman Green joined others in honoring the lifetime achievements of Judge Andrew Jefferson. Judge Jefferson was recognized for his work in law and awarded an endowed chair in trial advocacy at Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Fisher House
Veterans, their families, and Congressman Green gathered at the grand opening of the Fisher House-Veterans Administration. This facility is located on the property of the VA and is designed to house family members of veterans in the VA hospital who are receiving long-term care.
Veterans, their families, and Congressman Green gathered at the grand opening of the Fisher House-Veterans Administration. This facility is located on the property of the VA and is designed to house family members of veterans in the VA hospital who are receiving long-term care.
Gang Prevention Meeting
Members of the African American and Muslim communities gathered to discuss legislation in Congress concerning gang related activities and gang prevention. Congressman Green served as a member of a panel to address gang related issues.
Members of the African American and Muslim communities gathered to discuss legislation in Congress concerning gang related activities and gang prevention. Congressman Green served as a member of a panel to address gang related issues.
Gay Pride Parade
The Annual Gay Pride Parade in Houston held by the LGBT community commemorates the struggle for gay rights. Congressman Green and other leaders participated in the event as an expression of solidarity for men and women who identify as members of the gay and lesbian community.
The Annual Gay Pride Parade in Houston held by the LGBT community commemorates the struggle for gay rights. Congressman Green and other leaders participated in the event as an expression of solidarity for men and women who identify as members of the gay and lesbian community.
Cong. Al Green Helps Constituent in Need
Congressman Al Green organized a group of staff and volunteers to render aid to a constituent with a unique and dire need of assistance.
Congressman Al Green organized a group of staff and volunteers to render aid to a constituent with a unique and dire need of assistance.
Juneteenth Celebration
Congressman Green and Houston residents joined in the celebration of Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, which is the annual holiday celebrated on June 19 in the United States to commemorate the ending of slavery. June 19 marks the day in 1865 when word reached African Americans in Texas that slavery in the United States had been abolished. More than two years earlier, on New Year’s Day, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Congressman Green and Houston residents joined in the celebration of Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, which is the annual holiday celebrated on June 19 in the United States to commemorate the ending of slavery. June 19 marks the day in 1865 when word reached African Americans in Texas that slavery in the United States had been abolished. More than two years earlier, on New Year’s Day, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Tsunami Benefit
Congressman Al Green participated in the Tsunami Relief Benefit Dinner hosted by the Thai Buddhist Temple and Houston’s Thai Community. On December 26, 2004, in the Southern part of Thailand, 400 children became orphans as a result of the devastation wrought by the tsunami. Proceeds from the dinner were contributed to the Thai Red Cross to help rebuild the lives and support the education of the orphaned children.
Congressman Al Green participated in the Tsunami Relief Benefit Dinner hosted by the Thai Buddhist Temple and Houston’s Thai Community. On December 26, 2004, in the Southern part of Thailand, 400 children became orphans as a result of the devastation wrought by the tsunami. Proceeds from the dinner were contributed to the Thai Red Cross to help rebuild the lives and support the education of the orphaned children.
Texas Southern University’s Black and White Ball
On February 28th Congressman Al Green attended Texas Southern University's inaugural Black and White Ball in celebration of Black History Month.
On February 28th Congressman Al Green attended Texas Southern University's inaugural Black and White Ball in celebration of Black History Month.
9th Congressional District Events
Tri-Caucus Townhall Meeting
On February 11th, Congressman Al Green joined his fellow Members for a townhall discussion titled "Disaster Relief and Public Policy: Are We Being Served?" The event was hosted by the Congressional Tri-Caucus, which is composed of Congressional Members from the Congressional Asian Pacific Islander Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The meeting focused on the existing challenges and the perspectives of various local community leaders including: evaluating cultural competency in relief efforts; ensuring the civil rights of immigrant communities; assessing the local economic and political impact, including assisting displaced workers; and assessing the long term impact of the ongoing demographic population shifts on political participation and representation.
On February 11th, Congressman Al Green joined his fellow Members for a townhall discussion titled "Disaster Relief and Public Policy: Are We Being Served?" The event was hosted by the Congressional Tri-Caucus, which is composed of Congressional Members from the Congressional Asian Pacific Islander Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The meeting focused on the existing challenges and the perspectives of various local community leaders including: evaluating cultural competency in relief efforts; ensuring the civil rights of immigrant communities; assessing the local economic and political impact, including assisting displaced workers; and assessing the long term impact of the ongoing demographic population shifts on political participation and representation.
Labor Breakfast
In order to discuss the importance of protecting social security, Congressman Al Green met with labor leaders in the community. Cong. Green and labor leaders talked not only about social security, but also about other issues facing the community.
In order to discuss the importance of protecting social security, Congressman Al Green met with labor leaders in the community. Cong. Green and labor leaders talked not only about social security, but also about other issues facing the community.
Head Start Center Visit
Congressman Al Green visited some young Houstonians at a Head Start center located in the Sunnyside Multipurpose Center.
Congressman Al Green visited some young Houstonians at a Head Start center located in the Sunnyside Multipurpose Center.
“Green Light to Healthy Living” Health Fair
Congressman Green organized health organizations from around Houston which serve to improve minority health and target minority health problems. The fair offered participants the opportunity to participate in a blood drive and a blood marrow registration drive as well as receive vaccinations, body mass screenings, blood glucose screenings, and blood pressure tests. Booths also educated Houstonians about how to take preventive steps towards ensuring their health.
Congressman Green organized health organizations from around Houston which serve to improve minority health and target minority health problems. The fair offered participants the opportunity to participate in a blood drive and a blood marrow registration drive as well as receive vaccinations, body mass screenings, blood glucose screenings, and blood pressure tests. Booths also educated Houstonians about how to take preventive steps towards ensuring their health.
Business Breakfast Featuring Dr. Stephen L. Klineberg, Professor of Sociology at Rice University
Congressman Al Green hosted his First Annual Emerging Business Breakfast entitled: Houston’s Economic and Demographic Transitions: Implications for Emerging Businesses. Green invited more than 15 Houston-based emerging businesses and representatives of local Chambers of Commerce to this event. The keynote speaker, Dr. Stephen L. Klineberg, Professor of Sociology at Rice University, delivered his annual “Houston Area Survey,” which focused on the impact of Houston’s increasing diversity on emerging and minority businesses.
Congressman Al Green hosted his First Annual Emerging Business Breakfast entitled: Houston’s Economic and Demographic Transitions: Implications for Emerging Businesses. Green invited more than 15 Houston-based emerging businesses and representatives of local Chambers of Commerce to this event. The keynote speaker, Dr. Stephen L. Klineberg, Professor of Sociology at Rice University, delivered his annual “Houston Area Survey,” which focused on the impact of Houston’s increasing diversity on emerging and minority businesses.
Precinct Judges’ Breakfast
To discuss the importance of protecting social security, Congressman Al Green met with Precinct Judges in the 9th Congressional District. Cong. Green and Precinct Judges discussed a number of issues pending in Congress and facing the community.
To discuss the importance of protecting social security, Congressman Al Green met with Precinct Judges in the 9th Congressional District. Cong. Green and Precinct Judges discussed a number of issues pending in Congress and facing the community.
Panel of Experts to Address Concerns of Area Veterans
Congressman Al Green hosted a town hall meeting focused on a number of issues affecting Houston area veterans. Specifically, the town hall meeting provided participants with information on significant measures that were recently considered in Congress, such as the Veterans Administration’s (VA) FY 06 budget and veteran’s health care benefits and life insurance.
Congressman Al Green hosted a town hall meeting focused on a number of issues affecting Houston area veterans. Specifically, the town hall meeting provided participants with information on significant measures that were recently considered in Congress, such as the Veterans Administration’s (VA) FY 06 budget and veteran’s health care benefits and life insurance.
Town Hall on METRO’s Proposed Transit Plan
Representatives Al Green, Sheila Jackson Lee, the NAACP and others hosted a town hall meeting in Houston on June 18th to hear the concerns and perspective of the local stakeholders before meeting with METRO board members on its revised transit plan.
Representatives Al Green, Sheila Jackson Lee, the NAACP and others hosted a town hall meeting in Houston on June 18th to hear the concerns and perspective of the local stakeholders before meeting with METRO board members on its revised transit plan.
Congressman Green Delivers
$12.8 Million to Address Houston’s Flood Infrastructure and Transportation Problems
On August 4th, Congressman Al Green, held a press conference to announce $12.8 million dollars that he secured in federal funds to address Houston’s pervasive flood and transportation problems. Green worked closely with Mayor White and Councilwoman Edwards to identify Houston’s funding needs.
On August 4th, Congressman Al Green, held a press conference to announce $12.8 million dollars that he secured in federal funds to address Houston’s pervasive flood and transportation problems. Green worked closely with Mayor White and Councilwoman Edwards to identify Houston’s funding needs.
Congressman Al Green Passes His First Amendment, Secures $7.7 Million to Combat Housing Discrimination
Congressman Al Green held a press conference on July 5th that detailed his first House passed amendment and the importance of the $7.7 million in Houston’s efforts to fight housing discrimination. This measure received encouraging bi-partisan support and marks a major legislative accomplishment for Congressman Green, a freshman Member of Congress.
Congressman Al Green held a press conference on July 5th that detailed his first House passed amendment and the importance of the $7.7 million in Houston’s efforts to fight housing discrimination. This measure received encouraging bi-partisan support and marks a major legislative accomplishment for Congressman Green, a freshman Member of Congress.
Congressman Green on the Hill
Protesting genocide in Darfur
On Tuesday, May 16, 2006 Congressman Al Green (TX-09) was arrested with Members of the Congressional Black Caucus in front of the Sudanese Embassy while protesting the government’s ambivalence towards the genocide in Darfur and highlight its importance in the African American community. (Read press release)
On Tuesday, May 16, 2006 Congressman Al Green (TX-09) was arrested with Members of the Congressional Black Caucus in front of the Sudanese Embassy while protesting the government’s ambivalence towards the genocide in Darfur and highlight its importance in the African American community. (Read press release)
Build HOMES Act Hearing
Congressman Al Green testified before the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity regarding HR 3186, the Build Houses for Our Military's Enlisted Servicemembers (Build HOMES) Act. The legislation would provide increased access to quality affordable housing for our men and women in uniform and end what Green calls "added income discrimination."
Congressman Al Green testified before the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity regarding HR 3186, the Build Houses for Our Military's Enlisted Servicemembers (Build HOMES) Act. The legislation would provide increased access to quality affordable housing for our men and women in uniform and end what Green calls "added income discrimination."
Democratic Caucus Katrina Evacuees Hearing
Representative Al Green joined fellow Democratic Members of the Financial Services Committee and other House Democrats in highlighting the federal government’s inadequate response to Hurricane Katrina housing shortages. With the help of ACORN, several hundred New Orleans evacuees scattered around the country came to the hearing to express their despair at the lack of affordable housing options available.
Representative Al Green joined fellow Democratic Members of the Financial Services Committee and other House Democrats in highlighting the federal government’s inadequate response to Hurricane Katrina housing shortages. With the help of ACORN, several hundred New Orleans evacuees scattered around the country came to the hearing to express their despair at the lack of affordable housing options available.