[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 31 (Thursday, March 11, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           UNSUNG HERO AWARD

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                           HON. NICK LAMPSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 10, 2004

  Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, when the idea of Black History Month, 
formerly Black History Week, was conceived by historian, Carter G. 
Woodson, he envisioned a celebration of black history achievement as 
well as an educational medium. Mr. Woodson organized the first 
celebration in 1926 to be held the second week in February in honor of 
Frederick Douglas's and Abraham Lincoln's birthdays. Because of its 
popularity among the black and white press, schools and women's clubs, 
the week long commemoration was expanded into a month-long salute to 
African Americans. Black History Month now provides an annual forum for 
African Americans to share their culture with the world.
  For the past 5 years, I have hosted an Unsung Hero Program during 
Black History Month as a means of acknowledging the many 
accomplishments of my constituents who often go unnoticed for their 
service to the community.
  The following residents of Texas's 9th Congressional District have 
proven they embrace Mr. Woodson's vision of a brighter tomorrow by 
their efforts to serve humanity. I am proud and honored to present my 
2004 Unsung Heroes for inclusion in the U.S. Congressional Record:
  Mrs. Carla Allen, Mr. Rudolph P. Antoine, Ms. Shirley Bailey-Jones, 
Detective Alton James Baise, Mr. Reginald C. Boykin, Sr., Ms. Whitney 
Breaux, Bishop B. R. Brown, Mr. Keith Chachere, Mrs. Linda G. Clark, 
Mr. Freddie L. Coleman, Pastor Michael Cooper, Mrs. Tanya Mechelle 
Corbin, Ms. Josie Curtis, Mr. Shawn Dorian Dages, Ms. Kimberly Dartest, 
Mr. Timothy W. Duriso, Mr. Murphy J. Fisher, Mr. Matthew J. Francis, 
Sr., Mr. Freddie Franks, Ms. Loma George, Mr. Melvin G. Getwood, Sr., 
God's Kitchen Angels, Bishop Curtis J. Guillory, Mr. Eddie Guillory, 
Mr. Shelton Guillory, Sr., Ms. Delores Jean Gunner, Mrs. Mary Hayes, 
Mr. Benjamin J. Jones, Sr., Mr. Willie ``K'' Knighton, Mr. Jerry 
Levias, Mr. Michael W. Lewis, Reverend Mark McKinley, Ms. Dorothy J. 
Milburn, Ms. Ann Monette, Mr. Everett Moton, Mr. Gregory B. Mouton, Mr. 
Christopher C. Mouton, Mr. Eric Narcisse, Ms. Tina Nguyen, Mr. John E. 
Payton, Mr. Edgar Sonny Perkins, Jr., Mr. Gene Perkins, Mr. Alex Warren 
Sanders, Jr., Mr. James Saveat, Ms. MaDeline Kaye Savoy, Reverend 
Charles H. Segura, Ms. Ora Segura, Ms. Janai Sells, Mr. Brandon Smith, 
Reverend Adam Smith, Constable Joe Stevenson, Mr. Joseph Threats, Mr. 
Howard Trahan III, Ms. Thuytram Tram, Mr. Jack Turner, Mrs. Kate 
Walker, Ms. Wanda G. Wallace, Reverend Alfred White, Mr. Eugene Wilson, 
Jr.
  Members of the communities in the 9th District nominated these 
individuals for the Unsung Heroes award that gives special recognition 
to those unsung heroes, willing workers, and individuals who are so 
much a part of Texas's and our Nation's rich history. The award winners 
were chosen because they embody a giving and sharing spirit, and made a 
contribution to our Nation. I am proud to represent them here in 
Congress.

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