At this time, Yvonne Burke of Los Angeles (not yet a member of Congress) was elected temporary chairman of the CBCF.
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In 1981, expansion of the CBCF resulted from a change in the House Administration Committee rules governing caucuses.
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He has received many honors and awards for his accomplishments, including honorary degrees from Howard University, Gallaudet University and Long Island University and awards from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, the Easter Seals Foundation, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.