[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 24, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E552]
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                 TRIBUTE TO ROBERT ``PETERBO'' BANKHEAD

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 1999

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I stand here today to pay 
tribute in memory of Mr. Robert ``Peterbo'' Bankhead, who recently 
passed. He was not only a County Supervisor in my district, the 2nd 
Congressional District, but also a personal and dear friend to me. It 
is very hard to effectively portray in a short amount of time to you 
the true heart, spirit, and countless deeds of Mr. Robert ``Peterbo'' 
Bankhead.
  Mr. Robert ``Peterbo'' Bankhead was born on August 30, 1999. He 
attended Humphreys County High School in Belzoni, Mississippi where he 
was a member of the first class to graduate from Humphreys County High 
School. He graduated from Mississippi Valley State University with a 
Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in 1977. Additionally, 
he graduated from MATC (Milwaukee Area Technical College) with a degree 
in the Culinary Arts. He opened Peterbo's Restaurant in 1974 in Isola, 
Mississippi where it remains today. During the life of Robert Bankhead, 
he received several social and community awards for his countless 
hours, and dedication. He was life-time member of Mississippi Valley 
State Alumni, the Mississippi Restaurant's Association, and served as 
Beat 1 Supervisor for Humphrey County for two consecutive terms.
  Robert will always be remembered as a person willing to go the extra 
mile. In closing, Mr. Speaker I would like to say that Robert has made 
a tremendous contribution to the future of America. His work was 
pivotal and instrumental in the overall success of my 1996 and 1998 
campaign. My prayers go out to his family and his contributions will be 
remembered in Mississippi, specifically the 2nd Congressional District 
for years to come.

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