[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 6 (Saturday, January 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E30]
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                    THE LIFE AND TIMES OF OBRA QUAVE

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                           HON. RONNIE SHOWS

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Saturday, January 20, 2001

  Mr. SHOWS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a minute to tell my 
fellow colleagues and the American People about Obra Quave. Mr. Quave 
is a gentleman and scholar whose dedication to education over the past 
40 years has inspired youths to pursue excellence in the arts. On 
January 26th Mr. Quave will be honored by his colleagues at William 
Carey College in Hattiesburg, Mississippi for lifetime contributions to 
the greatness of that institution in communications and theater. 
Because of his many sacrifices, William Carey College has produced 
numerous teachers in public and private schools and colleges throughout 
the nation as well as scores of professionals who have achieved success 
on Broadway and other comparable venues. Mr. Quave's contributions to 
the great State of Mississippi have not gone unnoticed.
  Let this remind us all of the sacrifice and dedication that America's 
teachers have given so that others might fulfill their dreams. Also, 
let us not forget the sacred trust imparted in the Congress to ensure 
that all Americans are given the opportunity that a quality education 
affords. To all the teachers like Mr. Quave who have blessed the lives 
of so many we thank you and America thanks you as well.

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