[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 25 (Thursday, February 25, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E254]
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                    HONORING DR. MARY J. CLINKSCALE

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                             HON. LEE TERRY

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 25, 2010

  Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues in 
recognition of Black History Month, a time when we remember the 
important contributions African Americans have made to our nation. I 
especially want to honor some extraordinary people who continue to help 
shape my community of Omaha. I have the privilege of representing 
thousands of successful and talented African Americans, and today I 
would like to pay special tribute to Dr. Mary J. Clinkscale.
  ``Dr. C,'' as she is commonly referred to, is the administrator of 
the Greater Beth-El Temple where she has planned, produced and directed 
more than 250 theatrical productions and presentations, including a 
performance to prelude the Tuskegee Airmen receiving their 
Congressional Gold Medal. Her work led to the formation of the Growing 
and Building Together (GBT) Academy of the Arts, which has been 
successful in introducing young people and adults to careers in arts 
and education. She is also the administrator of the GBT Children's 
Academy, which provides a unique learning environment with a diverse 
curriculum that allows parents, teachers and children to work and grow 
together. Dr. C has earned several community-awarded honors for her 
outstanding work.
  Thank you, Dr. Mary J. Clinkscale, for your commitment to making 
Omaha a much better place. Your work has made a difference to our 
community, especially children and young people.

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