The next person here that I wish to recognize is Mr. Anderson Lampkin. His wife is still with us. They would have celebrated 73 years of marriage in August, an extraordinary couple. The reason why I have both of them pictured, even though Mr. Lampkin is the person that we lost, is because they did everything together as a family, the entire family. Whether it was Boy Scouts, whether it was all of their work at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church on the north side of Fort Worth, NAACP, they did everything together as a family.
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Marc Veasey
Representative · Texas · Democrat
Marc Veasey
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my dear friend and neighbor, Vernell Sturns. This is a legend right here, Mr. Speaker, someone who rose from Mount Enterprise, Texas, down in the Piney Woods of east Texas, on to KU, part of that tremendous KU background that helped shape the city of Fort Worth. Vernell Sturns passed away on August 23, 2026, at the age of 86. Mr. Sturns' life was dedicated to making Fort Worth and north Texas a better place for all. He was the city's first Black assistant city manager and later was acting city manager and chief administrative officer.
Biography
Marc Veasey began his career as a legislative aide and journalist in Texas, grounding his public service in firsthand community experience. Elected to represent Texas's 33rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012, Veasey focuses on expanding voting rights, improving access to affordable health care, and advancing economic opportunity. He has authored legislation to strengthen election protections and serves on the House Armed Services and Energy and Commerce Committees. Veasey is known for his pragmatic approach and coalition-building, addressing the needs of a diverse, rapidly growing district.
Education
- B.S., Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX1995
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2013–PresentRepresented Texas's 33rd congressional district for 7 terms.
State Representative, Texas House District 95
2005–2013Served in the Texas House of Representatives and was chair pro tempore of the House Democratic Caucus.
Substitute Teacher
Worked as a substitute teacher before holding elected office.
Sportswriter
Worked as a sportswriter early in his career.
Script Writer, Advertising Agency
Wrote scripts for an advertising agency prior to entering elective office.
Policy Focus
Health29%
Government Operations and Politics23%
Armed Forces and National Security11%
Crime and Law Enforcement9%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Marc Veasey's record in Congress.
Voting Rights Advocacy
Co-founded the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus to protect and expand voting rights, especially after the Shelby County v. Holder decision.
Healthcare Access Expansion
Supported efforts to expand Medicaid in Texas and increase federal funding for community health centers in underserved areas.
STEM Education Funding
Secured federal grants to promote STEM education and workforce development in North Texas schools and colleges.
Transportation Infrastructure
Helped obtain federal funding for improvements to Dallas-Fort Worth area public transit and highway infrastructure.
Committee Assignments
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