The longest-serving African American Congressman and a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus leaves behind a long list of political accomplishments and legislative milestones.
Tweet“A man who became the dean of the House, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and the author of the Dr. Martin Luther King National Holiday, he’s going to be remembered as a civil rights hero forever," Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said.
But for his family, he's leaving behind a more personal legacy, too, as they receive condolences from across the country.
"His best accomplishment – that of his sons, and his family," Monica said.
In a statement, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said, “Congressman John Conyers was a lifelong Detroiter who was deeply committed to the city and to those he represented. His impact on our state, whether by spearheading reforms in criminal justice and voting rights in Congress or through his lifetime of civil rights activism, will not be forgotten.”
Monica said as difficult as John's more than 50-year career was at times, he wouldn't have changed a thing.
"He loved what he did. Who is going to fight for them?" she said.
Family said arrangements for the late former congressman are under way, but have not been announced yet.
