[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 15 (Wednesday, February 25, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E224]
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   REPRESENTATIVE MEEK HONORS RED MUMFORD, WESTSIDE PROPERTY OWNERS' 
                           COMMUNITY ACTIVIST

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                          HON. CARRIE P. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 1998

  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, February 19, 1998, 
the North Miami Westside Property Owners' Association recognized the 
contributions made to the community by Mr. Red Mumford, a resident of 
my district. I rise today to add my praises and bring to the attention 
of my colleagues the outstanding examples of his community activism.
  With his signature crown of auburn hair, Red, as his friends know 
him, has lived in the City of North Miami for 29 years. Most recently, 
he has served as president of the Westside Property Owners' 
Association, tackling neighborhood problems like the Pepper Park Rock 
Pit and the noise caused by area adult entertainment clubs. His eagle 
eye has kept watch over the city council and he has led the charge on 
countless issues of importance.
  Personally, Red has enjoyed continued support from his wife, Joyce, 
who is a community activist of her own merit. They are never far apart, 
even when Red is playing his saxophone with his own jazz band.
  What speaks loudest about the man, however, are those actions which 
go largely unnoticed by the general public. Though his children have 
grown, Red continues to act as a positive role model for the kids in 
his neighborhood. He set up a trampoline in his yard and a basketball 
net in his driveway. He even allows the kids to swim in the family 
pool. In a world where neighbors continually grow more distant, Red 
goes out of his way to provide constructive activities for those 
children fortunate to live in his area. Never once has he asked for 
anything in return.
  I am proud to have a man of the stature of Red Mumford living in my 
congressional district. His years of hard work have not gone unnoticed 
by his friends and family. I wish him continued success in all his 
endeavors.

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