[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 120 (Thursday, September 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1520]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                THIRD ANNUAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN DAY PARADE

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                        HON. BARBARA B. KENNELLY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 5, 1996

  Mrs. KENNELLY. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, September 28, 1996, the 
residents of Connecticut will participate in the third annual African-
American Day Parade. The parade is an opportunity to celebrate and 
dramatize the dynamic history of African-Americans, as well as to 
salute the outstanding achievements of African-Americans in the fields 
of education, science, music, history, arts, and sports. This year's 
theme will be ``The Celebration of African Children.''
  The parade, which was conceived by the late Isabell Mendes Blake, 
Jackee Bryant, and the Honorable Carrie Saxon Perry, high lights the 
significant contributions made by African-Americans during the growth 
and development of the United States and Connecticut. The parade 
features marching bands, concerts, speeches, and entertainment.
  Congratulations are in order for the members of the African American 
Committee, Inc.: Jackee Bryant, Ernestine Brown, Ula Dodson, Phyllis 
Lewis, Louis Martin, William Turner, James Turner, Mona Holden, Barbara 
Ann Williams, Ron Harris, Louise Cooper, Ebony Adams, Nelson Bank, 
Alvin Bingham, Michael Fothergill, Valerie Joyner, Leslie Manselle, 
Jonis Martin, Hazel Patrick, Mattie Reynolds, Bonnie Rowe, Matthew 
Steele, Roma Williams, Clarice Webb, and Andrew Woods.
  We are proud to have these individuals as members of our community. 
Their work and efforts help strengthen our community and are something 
that we can all be proud of.

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