[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 43 (Thursday, March 18, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E491]
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                   TRIBUTE TO MR. ARTHUR BOWERS, JR.

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 18, 1999

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join 
me in paying tribute to Mr. Arthur Bowers, Jr. In his hometown of 
Florence, SC, he is very active in community affairs and has made many 
kind and generous contributions to the local community. He continually 
offers support to his neighbors, friends, and family.
  Mr. Bowers was born on December 2, 1918, in Ellenton, SC. He is the 
son of the late Arthur Bowers, Sr., and Mrs. Eldora Bowers Phinizy. He 
has two siblings: the late Estella Gantt and Isaiah Phinizy. On 
February 4, 1939, Mr. Bowers married the late Mary Cross Bowers. They 
had six children: Gladys, Dillie, Arthur, Jr., Loretta, Gloria, and 
Michael. In addition, Mr. Bowers has five grandchildren and one great-
grandchild.
  In 1979, Mr. Bowers retired after working for the railroad for over 
37 years. He has been a member of the New Ebenezer Baptist Church for 
over 50 years where he still serves as chairman of the Deacon Board. 
Mr. Bowers is a member of various community organizations. In 
particular, he is associated with the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car 
Porters, the United Transportation Union, Hiram Masonic Lodge #13, and 
the Seaboard Fellowship Club. He also serves as organizer and chairman 
of the Carver and Cannon Streets Crime Watch, and chairman of the 
Scouting Committee at New Ebenezer Baptist Church.
  Mr. Bowers is a remarkable citizen and a wonderful asset to the State 
of South Carolina. He follows a motto that provides insight into his 
good character, ``If I can help somebody as I travel along life's 
highway, then my living shall not be in vain.''

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