# Plain Language Summary: H. RES. 834

This is a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Congresswoman Carrie Pittman Meek, who passed away on November 28, 2021. A resolution is basically Congress's way of officially recognizing someone or something important—it's not a law that changes policy or affects people's daily lives, but rather a formal statement of respect and remembrance.

Carrie Meek was a groundbreaking politician from Florida who overcame significant racial barriers to become one of the first African American women elected to both the Florida State Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution highlights her accomplishments, including her work securing $100 million in federal aid to help rebuild Miami-Dade County after Hurricane Andrew, and her efforts to pass laws promoting minority business development and education. She was known for being a powerful advocate for Black communities and communities of color, and even earned praise from civil rights icon John Lewis, who called her a "tugboat"—meaning she was a dependable force who got things done.

The resolution also notes that Meek paved the way for other politicians to follow, including her son Kendrick Meek and Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, who succeeded her in Congress. After leaving office in 2002, she founded the Carrie Meek Foundation to provide resources and opportunities to the Miami-Dade community. By passing this resolution, the House of Representatives is officially extending condolences to her family and recognizing her decades of devoted public service to the nation.

Honoring the life and legacy of Congresswoman Carrie Pittman Meek and commending her for her devotion to the Nation and its ideals.

Wilson, Frederica S.

 <p>This resolution honors the life and legacy of Congresswoman Carrie Meek.</p>