Congressman Cohen Attends Funeral for Judge Russell B. Sugarmon Jr.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) will speak at the funeral for Judge Russell B. Sugarmon Jr. at noon today at Metropolitan Baptist Church, remembering the life of his friend and mentor.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"Russell Sugarmon was one of the last great Civil Rights leaders in Memphis, working with the late Judge Ben Hooks, Maxine and Vasco Smith and Jesse Turner Jr. to transform the city and make society more fair and just. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his wife Gina, his children and his many friends."

Congressman Cohen has entered a statement into The Congressional Record extolling Judge Sugarmon for his many accomplishments and noting that his bill naming the post office on Autumn Avenue for Judge Sugarmon became law last year. It will be dedicated later this year.