[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 13 (Wednesday, February 9, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E200]
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                  RECOGNIZING THE DENTON COUNTY NAACP

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 9, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, as we approach the 96th Anniversary since 
the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored 
People (NAACP) it gives me great honor to recognize the Denton County 
NAACP for their continued support of equality and justice in the 26th 
District of Texas. I also congratulate the Denton County NAACP on the 
election of their new officers: President, Catherine Bell; Vice 
President, Vanessa Sims; Secretary, Brenda Crawford; Treasurer, Carol 
Hinkle-Kuykendahl; Assistant Secretary, Cassandra Berry; and Assistant 
Treasurer, Tonya Demerson.
  It is the historic fight of the NAACP for civil, political and social 
equality which has significantly advanced the causes of democracy and 
freedom, and continues to improve the status of African Americans in 
the United States.
  Mr. Speaker, this week in Congress I have voted in favor of 
legislation honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and supporting the goals and 
ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. I can think of no 
better time to pay tribute to the rich history of the NAACP and to 
congratulate the local chapter on the installment of their new 
officers.

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