[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 75 (Monday, May 24, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S5880]
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                    RECOGNITION OF EDGAR LEE NEWTON

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
remarkable person from my home state of Michigan, Mr. Edgar Lee Newton. 
On May 23, 1999, Mr. Newton will be honored upon his retirement after 
18 years as the president of the Bay City branch of the NAACP.
  As president of the Bay City NAACP, Edgar Newton has fought many 
difficult battles for equality and civil rights. Although his tireless 
efforts on behalf of the NAACP are worthy of recognition in their own 
right, Mr. Newton has not confined his community service to the NAACP. 
He has also served with distinction in leadership roles with 
organizations like the American Red Cross, the United Way, Habitat for 
Humanity and the Kiwanis Club.
  Edgar Newton's departure from the NAACP will mark a new chapter in 
his life. I can only hope it is as successful as his civil rights 
career. Though I am sure he will remain active in the Bay City 
community, he will enjoy spending more time with his wife Shirley and 
his two children and grandchild. I am pleased to join his colleagues, 
friends and family in offering my thanks for all he has done.
  Mr. President, Edgar Newton can take pride in the many important 
achievements of his tenure with the NAACP. He has truly exhibited a 
dedication to justice and equality for all people. I know my colleagues 
will join me in saluting his commitment to civil rights and in wishing 
him well in his retirement.

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