[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 94 (Friday, June 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1217]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        TRIBUTE TO GUSSIE ERVIN

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                          HON. CARRIE P. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 1995
  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a truly 
outstanding member of our community, Mrs. Gussie Ervin, an educator of 
outstanding ability and commitment who has taught the youth of Dade 
County for almost 40 years.
  On June 17, her friends and family will gather at Moun Tabor Baptist 
Church in Miami to mark the retirement and celebrate the brilliant 
career of this remarkable person.
  Almost by definition, those who are called to teaching are special, 
but by any measure, Mrs. Ervin is a very special teacher. She is not 
scared away by big problems or hard work. To her, challenges are to be 
overcome, tough decisions are to be made, and problems are to be 
overcome.
  That message has been conveyed to literally thousands of Dade 
students. Mrs. Ervin has always demonstrated concern for their 
education and for their personal needs, as well as for the needs of 
their families. She frequently provided basic necessities like food and 
clothing to her students, at her own expense.
  Her caring and dedication has earned for her the everlasting love and 
respect of her students, her colleagues, and her community. For 
thousands of students, the phrase ``good teacher'' is synonymous with 
Mrs. Gussie Ervin.
  In addition to her service in our schools, Mrs. Ervin has also worked 
tirelessly to make our community a better place in which to live.
  Mr. Speaker, I know that my colleagues join with me in recognizing 
the remarkable career and achievements of this wonderful person. On 
behalf of our entire community, I say thank you, Mrs. Ervin, and much 
success and happiness in the future.


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