[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 125 (Wednesday, August 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1674]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JOHN L. PUGH

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 31, 2007

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of John L. Pugh as he retires from Delta College after 
36 years of service. John will be honored at a party of Friday, August 
3, in Saginaw, MI.
  John Pugh was born in Shubuta, MS, where he attended public school 
through eighth grade. He completed his secondary education in Newton, 
MS. He received his B.A. degree, cum laude, in economics from Florida 
Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL, and his master 
degree from the University of Toledo in 1971. He also attended Tougaloo 
College, Tougaloo, MS, and spent 4 years in the U.S. Air Force before 
entering Florida A and M University.
  John Pugh became involved in politics, economic empowerment, and 
civil rights efforts as a freshman at Tougaloo College, where he worked 
with Medgar Evers on a successful public boycott that encouraged 
businesses in Jackson, MS, to hire African-American employees. He 
continued his community involvement during his 3 years as a student at 
Florida A and M University as he worked on local campaigns for Black 
mayoral candidates and helped develop a student magazine.
  He has managed several successful local and State political 
campaigns. Mr. Pugh served as chair of the Saginaw County Reverend 
Jesse Jackson for President Committee in 1984 and 1988. Rev. Jesse 
Jackson won in Saginaw County in 1984. In 1988, again under Mr. Pugh's 
leadership, Jackson won the Saginaw district. Mr. Pugh served as a 
delegate to the National Democratic Convention in 1988 and 1992.
  His community involvement includes: founding board member of the 
Ruben Daniels Educational Foundation, member of Saginaw County Mental 
Health Authority, chair of the Saginaw Branch NAACP ACT-SO Program, 
member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church Deacon Board, chair of New You 
Design Men's Apparel Store, managed local campaign efforts for Rev. 
Jesse Jackson, President Bill Clinton and Democratic presidential 
nominee John Kerry.
  During his 36 years at Delta College, he developed a wide range of 
programs and initiatives to assist students and the Saginaw urban 
community. Delta College's faculty and staff recognized Mr. Pugh in 
1980 and 1995 for his extensive service to the college and community 
when he was presented the American Association of University Professor, 
AAUP, Award, the highest honor bestowed upon college administrators.
  Mr. Pugh is married to Carolyn. They have three daughters, Yvette, 
Pamela, and Canika, and three grandchildren, Andrea, Delyn, and Kevin 
John.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
congratulating John Pugh on his retirement from Delta College. He has 
devoted his life to nurturing the next generation of our country's 
leaders and has made the world a better place.

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