CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield’s Statement on the Death of Former CBC Member Augustus “Gus” Savage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement on the passing of former CBC Member Augustus “Gus” Savage
“Members of the CBC were saddened to hear of the passing of former Representative Augustus “Gus” Savage, who represented the Second Congressional District of Illinois from 1981 until 1993. During his six terms in Congress, Rep. Savage was an advocate for some of the country’s most vulnerable citizens and was vocal on critical issues impacting African Americans and minorities throughout Chicago, a city which he loved. The CBC offers our thoughts and prayers to his family during this very difficult time.”
Former U.S. Congressman Gus Savage, 90, died in his sleep early Saturday, October 31, 2015, at his son’s Olympia Fields home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 1257 W. 111th St., in Chicago, at 11 a.m.
