[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 80 (Thursday, June 22, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1082]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO LINDSEY ROBERTS, JR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 22, 2000

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure 
to stand before you and recognize the accomplishments and success of 
one of Mississippi's finest civil servants. For many years, Lindsey 
Roberts, Jr., has worked diligently to ensure the continued growth and 
development of Mississippi for future generations.
  Since 1988, Roberts has served the people of Montgomery County as a 
member and past president of the Board of Supervisors. During the past 
year, Roberts has been instrumental in bringing more than $2.5 million 
in grant funds to Montgomery County for road and other infrastructure 
improvements.
  Roberts has brought a tremendous amount of recognition to Montgomery 
County through his election as president of the Mississippi Association 
of Supervisors (MAS) Minority Caucus and as the recipient of the 1999 
MAS Presidential Award.
  In addition, for his outstanding efforts to obtain grant funding for 
Montgomery County and the recognition he has brought to the community 
through his involvement on the state and national levels, he was 
presented with the Government Award for the year 2000.
  Mr. Speaker, Lindsey Roberts, Jr., should be an inspiration to us 
all. His tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed by the people of 
Montgomery County. He is sure to be a positive force within the state 
of Mississippi for many years to come.

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