[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 142 (Tuesday, October 21, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2038-E2039]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN MEMORY OF KEVIN DUANE NEWSOME

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                        HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 21, 1997

  Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to offer words of 
gratitude and recognition for the wonderful life that Mr. Kevin Duane 
Newsome lead in his Houston community.
  I was saddened at hearing of the passing of Mr. Kevin Duane Newsome: 
son, husband, father, colleague, and friend to those who knew him.
  A child is a mother's and father's best hopes and dreams personified. 
A husband is a wife's best friend, companion, and advisor. A brother is 
a counselor, aide, and active participant in the lives of his siblings. 
A certified public accountant a counselor and aid to others. A 
businessman is a pillar for our community.
  Mr. Kevin Duane Newsome was a father in the true sense of the word, 
man of the finest and most honored titles that anyone can hold in a 
life time.
  His sons Kevin Jr. and Jarrad had there father for only a brief time, 
but they knew that he loved them through his commitment to them and 
their mother, Deborah.
  There is a lot that I could say, but a day or a week, not even a 
month would allow me enough time to express all that Kevin Duane 
Newsome was to his mother, his wife, to his sons, to his sister, to his 
friends, to Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Church, or to Houston business 
community.
  Kevin Duane Newsome was a native son of Houston, TX. For those who 
knew him best, Kevin was a role model. It is easy for all to see the 
importance of role models for children, but as adults we soon forget 
the importance of having our own role models who can provide visible 
signs of triumphant over the complexities that life has to offer. Kevin 
taught us that truth matters, that honesty matters, and that fairness 
matters. Kevin Duane Newsome kept his focus on people and it showed in 
his relationship with his family and friends.
  Kevin grew up in and attended Houston Independent School District 
schools. He obtained a bachelor in business administration in 1979 and 
a masters of business administration in 1984 from the University of 
Houston. Kevin's professional career included audit positions with 
Authur Anderson Co. and the city of Houston. In 1984, he joined Texaco, 
Inc., as an internal auditor. Most recently he was promoted to manager 
of quality human resources.
  As the words of the Lord are recorded in St. John chapter 10, verse 
27 to verse 30, He said:

       My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me. 
     And I give unto them

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     eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any 
     man pluck them out of my hand.

  Kevin heard the call for community and public service following 
graduation, he pledged and became an active member in Alpha Phi Alpha 
Fraternity, Xi Kappa Lambda Chapter. Kevin's civic activities included 
Houston Community College System Citizen's Advisory Board, Sam Houston 
Area Boy Scouts Speakers Bureau, University Oaks Civic Club, Junior 
Achievement, and University of Houston College of Business Alumni 
Board. Kevin's political involvement included candidate for Harris 
County treasurer in 1990, candidate for district clerk in 1994, 
Coalition of Black Democrats and alternate delegate to the 1992 Texas 
State convention.
  In Isaiah chapter 40, verse 31, it is written: ``But they that wait 
upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with 
wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, 
and not faint.''
  After a bout with multiple myeloma, Kevin Duane Newsome passed away 
on Sunday, September 14, 1997. He leaves to cherish his memories his 
wife, Deborah; two sons, Kevin Duane, Jr. and Jarrad Anthony; mother 
Mable L., and a sister Kimberly.
  I would like to offer the Newsome Family my deepest sympathy at this 
difficult time.

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