Pelosi Statement on Appointment of Congressman Anthony Brown to United States Naval Academy Board of Visitors

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on her appointment of Congressman Anthony Brown to the United States Naval Academy Board of Visitors:

"The Congress and country were devastated by the passing of Chairman Elijah Cummings, who took great pride in serving on the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors and in advancing Maryland's role in our national security. It is fitting that Congressman Anthony Brown will now take up Chairman Cummings' mantle of leadership in this critical role.

"Congressman Brown has dedicated his life to defending our nation, both on the battlefield as a highly decorated U.S. Army officer and in the Congress as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Armed Services. He is a proud champion of the people of the State of Maryland, working from the State House to the U.S. House to defend their security and well-being.

"Marylanders, our military and our nation will be well-served with Congressman Brown serving on the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Naval Academy, which is a vital institution to our national security."