[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 86 (Friday, June 26, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO DR. HERMAN MIXON

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                         HON. EARL F. HILLIARD

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 1998

  Mr. HILLIARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer a tribute to one of 
Alabama's most able and illustrious educators, Dr. Herman Mixon of 
Alabama A&M University. Dr. Mixon has made significant contributions to 
the State of Alabama as an educator for almost 29 years, as a 
practicing attorney, and as a community volunteer. Dr. Mixon has given 
of himself so that many of our nation's most treasured assets, our 
young people, may learn, grow and prosper in today's complex world.
  I first came to know Dr. Mixon at the citadel of learning and 
knowledge, Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. After our continued 
education in graduate school, and law school, we began working together 
under a general practice of law. It was at that time that I learned 
first-hand of his advocacy for children's issues, as evidenced by his 
volunteer work with the Boy Scouts, student organizations and 
individual students.
  He has always been the best in whatever endeavor he chose to 
participate. In addition, his excellence in his chosen fields of 
endeavors, be it the law, education, or community volunteerism have 
always benefited many others. He is a volunteer of the first order, a 
scholar, a humanitarian, and a true gentleman.
  Mr. Speaker, I request that Dr. Mixon be commended by the United 
States Congress for his laudable career of service to others, and that 
a copy of this statement be presented to him for his aforementioned 
illustrious career.

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