[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 29 (Wednesday, March 7, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E301-E302]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CITIZENS FROM THE 9TH DISTRICT OF TEXAS

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                           HON. NICK LAMPSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 7, 2001

  Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor local citizens from 
the 9th District of Texas who were chosen during Black History Month 
for their work. While the dedication of African-American leaders is 
well-known throughout the United States, local citizens, right here in 
the Southeast Gulf Coast region, are just as important to ensuring 
equal rights for all Texans. Last month I asked members of the 
communities in the 9th District to nominate individuals for my ``Unsung 
Heroes'' award that gives special recognition to those unsung heroes, 
willing workers, and individuals who are so much a part of our nation's 
rich history. Recipients were chosen because they embodied a giving and 
sharing spirit, and had made a contribution to our nation.
  These individuals have not only talked the talk, but they have walked 
the walk. They have worked long and hard for equal rights in their 
churches, schools, and in their communities. While their efforts may 
not make the

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headlines every day, their pioneering struggle for equality and justice 
is nevertheless vital to our entire region. This region of Southeast 
Texas is not successful in spite of our diversity; we are successful 
because of it.
  Please join me in recognizing and congratulating these community 
leaders for their support of bringing Justice and equality to Southeast 
Texas. It is leaders like, these men and women that continue to be a 
source of pride not only during Black History Month, but all year long. 
The winners of this year's ``Unsung Heroes'' award are:
  Mrs. Myrtle Giles Davis, Mrs. Mattie Dansby Ford, Mr. William Andrew 
Harris, Mr. V. H. Haynes, Mr. Tony Johnson, and Mrs. Annie Mae 
Shanklin.
  Mr. Speaker, the recipients of the ``Unsung Heroes'' award are 
dedicated and hardworking individuals who have done so much for their 
neighbors and for this nation as a whole. Today, I stand to recognize 
their spirit and to say that I am honored to be their Representative.

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