Major Owens (Jun 28, 1936 - Oct 21, 2013). Politician, librarian, activist, who served in the U. S. House of Representatives from 1983 to 2007, representing the NY's 11th and then 12th congressional district. He was 1st elected to replace retiring representative Shirley Chisholm. Owens shepherded the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 through the House. He retired at the end of his term in January 2007 and was succeeded by Yvette Clarke.
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