[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 HONORING MR. DON S. McCLURE FOR HIS PROMOTION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH 
                  WITH THE 28 DAYS OF FEBRUARY PROGRAM

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                            HON. BOB CLEMENT

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 1999

  Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Mr. Don S. McClure 
of Memphis, Tennessee, for his continual promotion of Black History 
Month with the 28 Days of February Program, Calendar and Black History 
Awards Ceremony.
  Mr. McClure's consulting and marketing company has successfully 
developed and implemented the 28 Days of February Program in honor of 
Black History Month. The program and calendar are now used across the 
nation to educate young people about the vital role of African 
Americans throughout history. The program has also been used by 
Professors at the International University in Tokyo, Japan, and other 
sites around the world.
  Mr. McClure's vision included launching the 28 Days of February 
Program from Memphis, Tennessee, and eventually reaching the entire 
world with his message of courage and strength from the African 
American community. He works each year to change the way individuals 
view African Americans in our society, and provides valuable 
information which broadens our knowledge of history.
  Don McClure concludes Black History Month each year with a special 
awards banquet to honor outstanding individuals in Memphis. The Black 
History Awards Banquet culminates the annual Black History Month 
celebration. For these contributions, today I honor Mr. McClure and 
wish him continued success in all of his endeavors.

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