[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 11, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1186]
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                      HONORING DR. EVERETT SLAVENS

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 1997

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, after nearly 40 years of teaching with 
integrity and commitment, Dr. Everett Slavens, a former Missourian, now 
of Arkadelphia, AR, has announced his retirement.
  Slavens, who has been blind since birth, has taught in the History 
Department at Ouachita Baptist University for 36 years. Student workers 
have assisted Slavens by taking attendance and proctoring during 
quizzes. In the office, student workers record readings of all papers 
and tests for Slavens to listen to and grade at his own convenience.
  Aside from teaching, Slavens is a scholar of black culture studies. 
While attending the University of Missouri, at Columbia, he focused his 
doctoral dissertation on the black press. He is the author of numerous 
articles and book reviews related to African-American newspapers.
  Slavens is an active member of First Presbyterian Church, where he 
serves on an AIDS care team. After retirement, he plans to write a book 
and take more time for writing and researching.
  It is the dedicated individuals, like Dr. Slavens, who are providing 
the basis for our future--the education of America's youth. I join with 
many others in wishing Dr. Everett Slavens all the best in his 
retirement and in thanking him for his years of service.

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