[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 2 (Thursday, January 4, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E19-E20]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  A STAMP TO HONOR GOV. GEORGE CLINTON

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                        HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 4, 1996

  Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, a renewed effort is underway in New York 
State urging the U.S. Postal Service to issue a postage stamp in memory 
of U.S. Vice President and Governor of New York, George Clinton.
  George Clinton was the ``George Washington'' of New York. The State's 
first Governor, he had a pivotal role in the transition of New York to 
a State from a colony. As a patriot, citizen-soldier, and military 
strategist, he helped write an important chapter in the American way 
for independence.
  Few realize today that George Clinton was a monumental public figure 
and statesman who went on to serve terms as Vice President under Thomas 
Jefferson and James Madison. He is the only Vice President in U.S. 
history to serve in that position under two separate administrations.
  The Militia Association of New York, a defense advocacy group 
representing over 2,000 New York Army and Air National Guard and State 
militia component officers, and many other New Yorkers, are asking the 
U.S. Postal Service to issue the stamp on July 26, 1999, on the 
occasion of the 260th birthday of Governor Clinton. Mr. Speaker, I urge 
my colleagues and fellow citizens to join us in this worthwhile effort.

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             NOTING THE PASSING OF MRS. RUBIE J. McCULLOUGH

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 4, 1996

  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I announce the 
passing of Mrs. Rubie Jones McCullough on December 27, 1995. I joined 
members of the McCullough family, Rubie's many friends, and members of 
the Greater Cleveland community, in celebrating the life of Rubie 
McCullough at homegoing services on January 2, 1996. The passing of 
this dedicated individual brings to a close a life committed to serving 
others. I rise in order to share with my colleagues some information 
regarding this distinguished individual.
  Rubie was born in Enfield, NC, on July 16, 1918, to the late Arthur 
and Corrina Jones. She received her education in North Carolina, 
including a degree in teaching business administration from North 
Carolina Central University. Early in her career, she taught school in 
North Carolina. Rubie McCullough came to Cleveland in 1945, where she 
began a 23-year association with the Phillis Wheatley Association. The 
organization benefited from her strong leadership and commitment to 
serving others. It was also during this period that Rubie met and 
married her loving partner and companion, William (Ted) McCullough.
  Mr. Speaker, in 1968, Rubie McCullough undertook one of her greatest 
challenges. In response to the community's need for youth services, 
including tutoring and counseling programs, she founded the Harvard 
Community Services Center. Over the years, with the support of the 
business and civic community, the center expanded to include senior 
services and programs to assist families. Mrs. McCullough served as 
executive director of the Harvard Community Services Center from its 
inception until her retirement in 1989. Rubie McCullough also 
maintained her strong commitment to education. Cuyahoga Community 
College prospered under her leadership of the board of trustees for 21 
years. She approached the assignment with the highest level of 
commitment and dedication.
  During her lifetime, Rubie J. McCullough earned the respect and 
admiration of her colleagues and others throughout the community. She 
was a social activist whose stature rests upon a lifetime of commitment 
to service, social justice, equality and opportunity for all people. 
Rubie was the recipient of numerous awards and honors which recognized 
her commitment and dedication to service.
  Mr. Speaker, her obituary stated that Rubie McCullough was, ``a wife, 
mother, grandmother, sister and friend, whose life mirrored service, 
commitment and dedication to God and mankind.'' These words describe an 
individual who was a close friend and supporter. Those of us who were 
the beneficiaries of her unselfish devotion will miss our colleague and 
confidant. She was a woman of intellect and dignity, and she was very 
special to all who knew her.
  I take this opportunity to express my sympathy to Rubie's loving 
husband of 47 years, William (Ted) McCullough, her son William C. 
McCullough, Jr., and her daughter-in-law, Carolyne. I also extend 
deepest sympathy to Rubie's sister, Lucinda Jones Smith, her brother, 
Charles Jones, and her grandchildren; William C. III, David, Stacey, 
and Morgan McCullough. She also leaves to mourn a number of nieces and 
nephews, many other relatives and a host of loving friends. God has 
called Rubie McCullough home to rest, but she will always be in our 
hearts.

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