[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 34 (Thursday, February 26, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E483]
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                      HONORING MR. ERNIE CHAMBERS

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                             HON. LEE TERRY

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 26, 2009

  Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in order to honor a great 
constituent in my district, Mr. Ernie Chambers.
  Ernie Chambers is a former Nebraska State Senator and current member 
of the Omaha Learning Community.
  As a member of the Nebraska legislature, he served longer than any 
other member had and up until this year, he was the Legislature's lone 
African-American member. As a State Senator, he was a voice for the 
residents of north Omaha and he always asked the tough questions. While 
some of his colleagues might have disagreed with him from time to time, 
he earned their respect and demonstrated a great passion in his work.
  Mr. Chambers is a graduate of Omaha Central High School and Creighton 
University School of Law. It is my pleasure to recognize State Senator 
Ernie Chambers and thank him for his years of service to the great city 
of Omaha.

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