[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 25 (Thursday, February 25, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E247]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                          HONORING FRANK HAYES

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                             HON. LEE TERRY

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 25, 2010

  Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, today it is my privilege to rise during 
Black History Month, a time when we remember the important 
contributions African Americans have made to our nation. I want to 
especially honor the extraordinary people who continue to help shape my 
community and our great nation. I represent thousands of successful and 
talented African Americans in the Second Congressional District of 
Nebraska. Today I would like to pay special tribute to Frank Hayes.
  Mr. Hayes is a CPA in Omaha. He was the first African American in the 
state of Nebraska to receive his license to practice public 
accountancy. He owns his own business, dealing with individual and 
corporate tax. He began his business in 1983 and now has more than 20 
employees serving more than 100 clients in 15 states. He is also a 
founding member and was the first president of the 100 Black Men 
organization, which is dedicated to improving the lives of youth. He 
has worked tirelessly to help minorities start their own businesses and 
is currently the executive vice president for finance for the 100 Black 
Men of America National Board of Directors. In 2009, Mr. Hayes was 
inducted into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame and the Omaha Technical 
High School Hall of Fame for outstanding accomplishments in business 
and community service.
  Thank you Frank Hayes for everything you have done in your long and 
distinguished career, making a difference in the lives of thousands of 
people, especially our young people.

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