[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 25 (Thursday, February 25, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H835]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

  (Mr. TERRY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today during Black History Month to 
recognize many important contributions African Americans have made to 
our Nation. We especially honor the extraordinary people who continue 
to shape our community and our great Nation. The Omaha area is blessed 
with thousands of successful and talented African Americans, and today 
I would like to recognize four individuals: Frank Hayes, Phyllis Hicks, 
Dr. Mary Clinkscale and Dr. Herb Rhodes.
  Frank Hayes is a CPA who owns his own business. He is also a founding 
member and the first president of the 100 Black Men organization, which 
is dedicated to improving the lives of youth.
  Since 1967 Phyllis Hicks has run the Salem Stepping Drill Team and 
continues to be a volunteer and chief fundraiser for this group. 
Through her outreach, she has helped many youth overcome obstacles.
  Mary Clinkscale, Dr. Mary Clinkscale, or Dr. C, as she's commonly 
referred to, is the administrator of the Great 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.
  Dr. Herb Rhodes is a lifetime member of the Omaha business community. 
He was featured in 1975 in Ebony magazine which highlighted successful 
African Americans who were leading the way in business.

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