And in an 11-way race in Houston to fill the Congressional seat of the late Mickey Leland, no one gained a majority, forcing a runoff election.

"There is a special word which describes Mickey Leland, 'mensch,' " he said.

It was named after Mickey Leland.

Biography of Mickey Leland (usaid.gov)

Caldwell's first wife was Patrice Johnson, who had served as chief of staff for Mickey Leland, a Texas congressman.

A few months later, Mickey Leland died when his small plane crashed on a similar trip in Ethiopia.

August 7 - Mickey Leland, American congressman (b. 1944)

"It was difficult to identify some of the people, but Mickey Leland was definitely among them," Mr. Ackerman said.

"The President has been a friend of Mickey Leland's for a long time," Mr. Fitzwater said.

Mickey Leland - Member of the Texas House of Representatives until his death.