[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 73 (Friday, June 9, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1108]
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              IN RECOGNITION OF MR. JAMES ``JIMMY'' AYCOCK

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                          HON. WALTER B. JONES

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 9, 2006

  Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Mr. James ``Jimmy'' Aycock, a native of Fremont, North Carolina, for 
his dedicated service to his community.
  A man of strong faith, Jimmy has been blessed by God with outstanding 
musical talent. For years, he has shared his talent with others in his 
community and helped young people develop their own musical talents.
  Jimmy began his expansive musical career at the age of 14 and has 
been a presence on the Carolina scene for more than 50 years as an 
accomplished pianist, composer, and musical arranger.
  In May of this year, the town board of Fremont, North Carolina 
honored Jimmy with a resolution of appreciation for his 40 years of 
dedicated service to the community. The resolution expressed gratitude 
for Jimmy's unselfish contributions of his time and energy.
  As a teacher in the North Carolina public school system for more than 
three decades, Jimmy has made tireless contributions to the musical 
education of the state's young people. Appointed by Governors Jim 
Martin and Jim Hunt to serve on the North Carolina Arts Council, he has 
also volunteered his time and talent by playing at cancer benefits and 
performing for the Governor of North Carolina.
  In an upcoming documentary intended for national broadcast, Jimmy 
will be the first artist honored in a program by November Entertainment 
entitled ``Carolina Icons.'' The program aims to exemplify the best of 
North Carolina's artistic culture. The documentary will feature 
interviews with Jimmy and those who know him, as well as video of his 
work in the classroom and in concert.
  For Jimmy's long-time service to his community and generous 
contributions of his time and musical talent, recognition and praise 
are long overdue.
  Jimmy Aycock is a man who has given so much of himself to God and to 
his fellow man, and I consider it an honor and a privilege to call him 
a friend.

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