[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 102 (Friday, July 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1605]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO LANIE BLACK

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                          HON. JO ANN EMERSON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 28, 2006

  Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lanie Black for 
his years of public service to citizens of Southeast Missouri. Rep. 
Black has represented the 161st district in the Missouri House of 
Representatives since 1998, and he will retire at the end of the 2d 
Session of the 93rd General Assembly. While in the Missouri House of 
Representatives, Lanie Black has been an active member of the Economic 
Development Committee and chaired the Transportation Committee. He has 
been a tireless advocate for his constituents, ensuring that their 
views are represented in the Missouri General Assembly.
  Lanie has been a life-long resident of Charleston, Missouri. He is a 
1965 graduate of Charleston High School. He then went on to Vanderbilt 
University to earn a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. After 
graduating from Vanderbilt, Rep. Black served as a diver for the U.S. 
Navy.
  In addition to serving in the Missouri House of Representatives, 
Lanie Black has been an active member of his community. Rep. Black 
operates a poultry farm near Charleston, Missouri. He is a member of 
the local Kiwanis Club and the Missouri Farm Bureau. Lanie has 
continued to help the Boy Scouts of America as a scoutmaster. In 1993, 
Lanie Black was honored as the Charleston Man of the Year for his 
outstanding community involvement.
  There are few individuals in public service who are as dedicated to 
our communities and country as Lanie Black. He has always put the views 
and interests of his constituents before his own political interest. 
Rep. Black was able to use his great knowledge of agriculture and rural 
affairs to better represent the needs and concerns of the citizens of 
Southeast Missouri. His strong faith and firm values guided him to 
public service, and he will exit that stage with dignity and class.
  Mr. Speaker, I once again ask my colleagues to join me in honoring 
Rep. Lanie Black. Missouri is a better place because of his leadership, 
and we wish Rep. Black the best of luck in all his future endeavors.

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