By Danielle E. Gaines, Louis Peck
Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D), who succeeded Cummings in Baltimore’s District 7, also remembered the long-time Hill adviser.
“For more than two decades, Vernon served as chief of staff to my dear friend, the late Congressman Elijah Cummings. He was renowned for his work on Capitol Hill, toiling day in and day out on behalf of the constituents of Maryland’s 7th Congressional District he held so dearly and in such high regard,” Mfume said in a written statement.
Before working in Cummings’ office, Simms had been a special assistant for government and community operations for Mfume, during an earlier stint in Congress.
“I had unwavering confidence in him because of his selflessness, diligence, and kindness,” Mfume said.
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