The Pinnacle of a Distinguished Career
Patt Morrison’s excellent article (“When Public Office Was a Lesson in the Chemistry of Change,” SoCal P.O.V., Nov. 14) does not mention that retired Congressman Augustus F. Hawkins served for years as chairman of a major House of Representatives committee. As chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee and a leader of the U.S. Congress, Mr. Hawkins reached the pinnacle of his long and distinguished legislative career.
It is my opinion that Hawkins established a record of dedicated, selfless public service to our state and nation that may never be equaled.
David K. Carlisle
Los Angeles
Get the L.A. Times Politics newsletter
Deeply reported insights into legislation, politics and policy from Sacramento, Washington and beyond. In your inbox three times per week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
