[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 98 (Tuesday, July 25, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S7539]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNITION OF STATE SENATOR JACKIE VAUGHN III

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I want to pay tribute today to a 
remarkable person from my home state of Michigan, Senator Jackie Vaughn 
III. On July 30, Senator Vaughn, the Associate President Pro Tempore 
for the Michigan State Senate, will be honored for his tireless public 
service to Detroit and the entire state of Michigan.
  Senator Vaughn's history of public service is truly deserving of 
recognition. For the past twenty-two years this ``Man of Peace'' has 
represented the Fourth Senatorial District of Michigan with a sense of 
justice and concern for all members of society. He has drafted wide-
ranging legislation that has, among other things, sought to expand 
voting rights, promote peace and provide educational opportunities for 
all citizens.
  Such a diverse array of interests and concerns should come as no 
surprise to those who know Jackie. Senator Vaughn is a renaissance man 
who has been educated at many of the world's finest institutions of 
higher learning. The recipient of a Fullbright Scholarship, Senator 
Vaughn has received the Oxon B. Litt from England's Oxford University, 
a Master's Degree from Oberlin College and a B.A. from Hillsdale 
College. In addition, has been awarded honorary doctorates from 
Highland Park College, Marygrove College, Shaw College and the Urban 
Bible Institute.
  Senator Vaughn has sought to pass his love of learning on to 
subsequent generations through his teaching at the University of 
Detroit, Wayne State University and Hartford Memorial Church where he 
has led the Contemporary Issues Sunday School Class for twenty years.
  Senator Vaughn can take pride in his long and honorable service in 
the Michigan State Senate. I hope my colleagues will join me in 
saluting Senator Jackie Vaughn for his commitment to Detroit, the State 
of Michigan and the entire Nation.

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