[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 16, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1806]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO DR. JOSEPH E. HEYWARD

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 2008

  Mr. CLYBURN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to this 
exceptional public servant and advocate, who has proudly served his 
community and the State of South Carolina. Dr. Joseph E. Heyward was 
recently acknowledged for his service and awarded with The Alpha Award 
of Honor and Merit by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on July 20, 2008.
  This award was given to Dr. Joseph E. Heyward because of his courage, 
vision, wisdom and independence of thought and action which 
characterizes the best leadership in American life. He has 
distinguished himself through his spirituality, profession and culture. 
This award recognizes contributions he has made through his ideas, 
ideals and work.
  Dr. Joseph E. Heyward is the fourth of five children and the youngest 
son of John Wayne and Wilhelmena Wright Heyward. He was born in 
Florence, South Carolina and educated in the public school system, 
graduating from Wilson Senior High with recognition for his academic 
excellence and leadership ability.
  After High School, Dr. Heyward attended Hampton Institute in 
Virginia. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics with 
a minor in Physics in 1963. He continued his education at Morgan State 
University in Baltimore, Maryland and received a Master of Arts Degree 
in Mathematics in 1972. He received a Doctor of Education Degree in 
Student Personnel Administration from the University of South Carolina 
in 1987. He also studied Physics at Wake Forest University in North 
Carolina and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humanities by Francis 
Marion University in Florence, South Carolina.
  While at Hampton University, Joseph E. Heyward joined Alpha Phi Alpha 
Fraternity through the Gamma Iota Chapter. He then joined the Delta 
Kappa Lambda Chapter in Florence after his return from a two-year 
military tour of duty in Europe. Joseph E. Heyward has been a active 
member in his local chapter since 1967 and has served as its president, 
secretary and is currently its treasurer.
  In his community and civic involvement, Joseph E. Heyward serves as 
president of four housing boards of directors, a Rotarian, Wachovia 
Bank of South Carolina Advisory Committee, South Carolina Genetics 
Board of Directors, South Carolina Housing Advisory Board, a former 
member of the South Carolina State Board of Accountancy and former 
member of the Florence Symphony Board.
  Dr. Heyward is a member of Cumberland United Methodist Church in 
Florence, SC. He serves as the Conference Lay Leader for the South 
Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church and chairs the Board 
of Laity. He has attended the past six General and Jurisdictional 
Conferences of the United Methodist Church and currently is the Vice 
Chair of the Southeastern Jurisdictional Association of Annual 
Conference Lay Leaders. He also served one quadrennial as a member of 
the General Council on Finance and Administration for the Methodist 
Church and currently he is the member of the General Board of Pension 
and Health Benefits for the United Methodist Church and its Executive 
Committee.
  Professionally, Dr. Heyward has taught mathematics and physics on the 
high school level and served as Assistant Principal and Principal of a 
middle school. In 1973 he joined the staff of Francis Marion University 
and went on to hold the position of Director of the University Center 
and Area Representative for U.S. Senator Ernest ``Fritz'' Hollings from 
1978-1980. In 1980 he was recruited and accepted the position of 
Assistant Superintendent for instruction for Florence District One. He 
held that position for three years and in 1983 returned to Francis 
Marion University as Vice President. As a member of the administration 
at Francis Marion, Dr. Heyward served as Interim Provost of that 
university on three separate occasions. He retired from the University 
in June 2006 as Senior Vice President for Student Affairs.
  In addition to the many accomplishments and community involvements 
listed above, Dr. Heyward is a member of the NAACP, Phi Kappa Phi Honor 
Society, Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, and 
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society. He has also held membership in the 
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Southern 
Association of College Student Affairs, and the South Carolina College 
Personnel Association.
  Dr. Heyward is supported by his wife of 38 years, the former Evelyn 
Sargent, and their three children, Joseph II, Ryan Christopher and 
Regina Maria. He has four grandchildren; Joseph E. III, Ryan C, Jaylen 
C, and Mackenzie A.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in celebrating 
the achievements of Dr. Joseph E. Heyward and congratulate him on his 
recent honor. His life is a testament to the results of hard work, 
dedication and commitment.

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