[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E826]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF MR. BURNEY L. ADAMS

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 30, 2003

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
recognize a great man and leader, Mr. Burney L. Adams. A man who has 
given much to his community, Mr. Adams will be honored this Friday, May 
2, 2003 by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's National 
Alumni Association with their 2003 Distinguished Alumni Award.
  After graduating from Florida A&M, Mr. Adams was signed with the 
Canadian Professional Football team, the Hamilton Tigers. Upon release, 
he journeyed to Newark, New Jersey where he took a job with the Newark 
Board of Education. Mr. Adams made Newark his home, and has been a role 
model and significant contributor to the community for the past 40 
years.
  Through his work with the Board of Education as well as Football 
Coach at Weequahic High School, Mr. Adams saw the need for assistance 
of minority students in pursuing higher educational goals. Since 1963 
he has been instrumental in obtaining college scholarship assistance 
for more than 900 youth in both my district as well as neighboring 
areas.
  As a former teacher and current member of the Education & the 
Workforce Committee here in the House of Representatives, I appreciate 
the drive and determination of educators such as Mr. Adams. Coach Adams 
has a dedication and devotion not only to his players on the field but 
also to the youth of his community. Investing personal time, effort, 
and money into his students, Coach Adams believes in the spirit of his 
students to succeed. It is members of our community like Mr. Adams who 
give so selflessly of their time that enables our youngest citizens to 
reach their dreams.
  Mr. Speaker, I know that my colleagues here in the U.S. House of 
Representatives join me today as I recognize Burney Adams and his well 
deserved award from Florida A&M University. I wish him the very best on 
this special occasion and best wishes in all his future endeavors.

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