Washington, DC – Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell is attending memorial services for former South African President Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg, South Africa. Sewell was included in a U.S. delegation of 23 members of congress.

“Nelson Mandela inspired not just a nation, but the entire world. His legacy serves as a compelling reminder of the sacrifices made for freedom and equality for all across the globe,” said Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell. “As one of the millions throughout the world inspired by his sacrifices and achievements, I am honored to share with South Africa and my congressional colleagues in commemorating the life and legacy of one of history’s most inspirational and courageous freedom fighters.”

Read Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell’s statement on the passing of Nelson Mandela.

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The following is a list of the members of congress who have traveled to South Africa on the congressional delegation:

Dels. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D.C.) and Donna Christensen (V.I.); Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill), Sen. Ted Cruz (TX) and Reps. Marcia Fudge, John Conyers (Mich.), Charles Rangel (N.Y.), John Lewis, Jim McDermott (Wash.), Maxine Waters (Calif.), Bobby Scott (Va.), Mel Watt (N.C.), Sheila Jackson-Lee (Tex.), Elijah Cummings (Md.), Gregory Meeks (N.Y.), Barbara Lee (Calif.), G. K. Butterfield (N.C.), Gene Green (Tex.), Gwen Moore (Wis.), Yvette Clarke (N.Y.), Karen Bass (Calif.), Joyce Beatty (Ohio) and Terri Sewell (Ala.).