[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 95 (Wednesday, July 20, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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                   CONGRATULATIONS TO REV. O.C. COMER

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 20, 1994

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate Rev. O.C. Comer, president of the East Chicago Chapter of 
the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People [NAACP]. 
On July 14, 1994, the East Chicago chapter was honored for the fourth 
time under Reverend Comer's leadership with the Thalheimer Award at the 
85th National NAACP Convention held in Chicago, IL. This esteemed 
recognition exemplifies the hard work and determination of Reverend 
Comer and his chapter members.
  Reverend Comer, who is a resident of Gary, IN, and pastor of the 
Bethlehem A.M.E. Zion Church in Gary, has been an active participant 
with the East Chicago chapter for 30 years. Reverend Comer spent 15 of 
those years as vice president, and for the past 12 years he has served 
as the chapter president. Reverend Comer's noble ambition is to fight 
for others' rights in pursuit of a common cause. Reverend Comer, who is 
a life member with the NAACP, has brought tremendous pride to the 
chapter throughout his 12-year role as president.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to once again commend Reverend Comer and the East 
Chicago Chapter of the NAACP for their commitment to working together 
for the common goal of justice, equality, dignity, and jobs for all 
Americans. Through their actions, they have represented the entire 
NAACP organization, as well as the surrounding community, with 
tremendous distinction.

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