[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 49 (Tuesday, April 28, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E680]
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                       TRIBUTE TO CORTEZ KENNEDY

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 28, 1998

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a terrific 
young man.
  Many of you may recognize the name Cortez Kennedy. Cortez is a star 
defensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football 
League. Aside from being an accomplished athlete and six-time Pro Bowl 
player, Cortez is an admirable human being who has not forgotten his 
beginnings.
  Cortez grew up in Mississippi County in the First Congressional 
District of Arkansas. He went to school and played football in Wilson, 
Arkansas. Each summer, Cortez returns to Rivercrest High School in 
Wilson to host a football clinic for the youngsters in his hometown. 
The stars that turn out each year to help Cortez teach the children are 
a testament to the relationship he has with his peers. Widely-known 
football players like Derek Thomas, Russell Maryland, and Rick Mirer, 
and coaches like Barry Switzer have all traveled to Wilson at Cortez's 
request.
  On April 18, I was honored to attend a ceremony in Wilson to witness 
the renaming of Main Street to Cortez Kennedy Avenue. I want to extend 
my heartfelt thanks to Cortez for all he has done for Wilson and 
Mississippi County. He is truly a superb young man.

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