[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 92 (Friday, June 24, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1214-E1215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF THE DR. EDWARD R. CULVERT'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2011

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise today to join the First 
Central Baptist Church of Harlem and the International Grand Lodge of 
Free and Accepted Masons to pay tribute and celebrate the birthday of 
my dear friend and ally, the Honorable Dr. Edward R. Culvert, Publisher 
of the Culvert Chronicles Community Newspaper.
  Rev. Dr. Edward R. Culvert is a man who possesses great qualities. He 
is a writer, educator, and philosopher. He attended Texas Baptist 
University in Austin, Texas from 1950 to 1959 graduated cum Laude. Dr. 
Culvert obtained his Bachelor in Arts, Master in Arts, Masters of 
Divinity and Doctor of Divinity degrees.
  Dr. Culvert has been a professor at the City University of New York 
for forty-four years. He has served in many capacities including 
Special Assistant to the President of City College in regards my 
Empowerment Zone legislation and initiative, and was on the committee 
that helped form the Urban Legal Studies Program. He has held many 
positions throughout his career and lifetime, such as the Commissioner 
of Labor Relations from 1977 to 1983. During that time, He handled most 
of the labor problems, actions and strikes that occur throughout the 
State of New York, and was the first and only African American to hold 
that position.
  In addition to working at City College, he also teaches Religion, 
Sociology, Criminal Justice, History and Philosophy at Herbert Lehman 
College; and is currently teaching African American Studies. He has 
dedicated his entire life advocating for African American Studies, 
particularly stressing the importance progressive education, which is 
not limited to the classrooms.
  The Culvert Chronicles is the brainchild of Dr. Edward R. Culvert, 
who observed that the African American community needed a vehicle of 
free expression. The paper is bi-partisan and prints positive and 
informative news to all of the residents of the greater New York 
Metropolitan area. He is quick to point out that the paper does not 
deal with tabloid news.

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  ``We report news that emphasizes education, social issues and 
relative information. There are no hidden agendas. People who are doing 
positive things need be heard. The Culvert Chronicles gives a voice to 
the `common folk' that make up this city.''
  The Reverend Dr. Culvert is a man of God who has devoted his time to 
teaching, not preaching, the word of God, directly from the Bible, to 
family, friends, members of the community and in the prison populations 
throughout New York State. His open door policy has prevented many 
youth from getting in trouble, and others to go back to school. Dr. 
Culvert always finds time to listen, give advice, or providing comfort 
to anyone in need. His compassion for people, especially the children 
and our youth has made him a renowned father figure and mentor for all. 
Reverend Dr. Culvert is the founder of the First Central Baptist Church 
of Harlem, where he currently serves as Pastor.
  He is listed among Who's Who in American Education and was chosen as 
one of the top 5% of Educators in America. Dr. Culvert is also 
considered a ``Jack of All Trades.'' Some of his greatest achievements 
throughout his life-time were playing basketball, football, soccer and 
running track. In addition to his many talents, you will find Reverend 
Culvert on any given Sunday playing various musical instruments in the 
church, and singing Solos when the spirit hits.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me and a very grateful nation in wishing my 
friend and ally, Reverend Dr. Edward R. Culvert, a great American hero 
a hearty Congressional happy birthday.

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