[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 28 (Monday, February 28, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E333-E334]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              GENE HAYNES

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                             HON. LEE TERRY

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 28, 2011

  Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise during Black 
History Month to remember the important contributions African Americans 
have made to our nation and to honor

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the extraordinary people who continue to help shape my community of 
Omaha and our great nation. Today, I would like to pay special tribute 
to Gene R. Haynes, one of the thousands of successful and talented 
African Americans in the Second Congressional District of Nebraska.
  Gene Haynes grew up poor and in segregated schools in the South. His 
three older brothers moved to Omaha for packing-house work to help put 
him through college. After college, Mr. Haynes followed his family to 
Omaha and along with his wife, Annie Haynes, began teaching in 1967.
  He went on to become the principal of Omaha North High Magnet School 
and an inspirational leader in the community. He is known for being a 
hands on and motivational educator who has contributed greatly to the 
school's development Dedicated to preparing students for their role in 
a highly technological and global society, he oversaw the complete 
renovation of the building's infrastructure and the addition of 30,000 
square feet of facilities focusing on technology, mathematics, science 
and engineering.
  During his time at North, Haynes has been part of a number of 
creative programs designed to empower students, engage parents and 
bring the business community into the school.
  In addition to his loyal service to his students, Gene Haynes is 
active in several local, state, and national organizations. He has been 
an integral part of The North Omaha Project Impact, Urban League of 
Nebraska, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Association of 
Secondary School Principals, and the Pacesetter Scholarship Committee.
  I am proud to recognize and honor this highly-esteemed and dedicated 
educator for nearly a half century of service to the Omaha community.

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