[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 97 (Thursday, June 12, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1228]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE REVEREND ELBERT R. CURVEY ON FATHER'S DAY

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 2008

  Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, this Father's Day, I would like 
to honor a man who exemplifies what it means to be an excellent 
father--a man who is a community leader, an upstanding and moral man, 
and a positive role model for our youth. The Reverend Elbert R. Curvey, 
who lives in my congressional district, has done great things, and I am 
proud to express my congratulations to him for all he has done for our 
community.
  Reverend Curvey is a veritable fixture of the Sunny Side community of 
Houston. He has been the pastor of the Sunny Side Missionary Baptist 
Church since 1960 and has overseen strengthening of the congregation 
over the years. Reverend Curvey has made a point over his lifetime of 
improving the lives of our young people. He taught for years at Harper 
Junion High and Clinton Park Elementary, where he served as a 
tremendous role model for his students. He continued in the Houston 
Independent School District for decades, eventually becoming Assistant 
Superintendent. Reverend Curvey's work in helping our youth through 
avenues ranging from academic to religious is truly a shining example 
to behold.
  Reverend Curvey has long been a valued member of community, and 
rightly so. On this occasion of Father's Day, I would like to recognize 
Reverend Curvey for all of his accomplishments and urge people across 
America to look to leaders such as Reverend Curvey as role models for 
their work in inspiring and engaging our youth to live productive, 
positive lives.

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