[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 1 (Thursday, January 3, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E9]
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       THE 2ND ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL TRIBUTE

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                           HON. WM. LACY CLAY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 3, 2013

  Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give distinct recognition to 
the 2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Tribute--an event 
paying tribute to men and women of diverse social strata committed to 
strengthening civil rights, corporate responsibility, civic 
involvement, education and humanitarian efforts through dedicated 
responsibilities.
  Saint Louis University will honor six distinguished individuals at 
the event, with the Donald Brennan Humanitarian Award bestowed upon Dr. 
Karla Scott, Director of Black Studies for the University. In addition, 
the Martin Luther King Civil Rights Award will recognize Ms. Xernona 
Clayton, for her extraordinary commitment to the advancement of the 
civil rights movement.
  Other awardees include Kathy Osborn, the President and CEO of the 
Regional Business Council for her civic dedication, Judge Jimmie 
Edwards, founder of the Innovative Concept Academy for bridging the 
academic achievement gap of African American students, and James 
Buford, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Urban League of 
Metropolitan St. Louis for his leadership in service to the community.
  This year's celebrated corporate leadership awards will honor the 
efforts of Thomas Voss and Keith Williamson. Voss, the President of 
Ameren Corporation, and Williamson, Senior Vice President of Centene 
Corporation have demonstrated exemplary social responsibility to remove 
barriers to the success of minorities through their business models, 
accomplishments and corporate giving.
  Mr. Speaker, the 2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute 
inspires advocacy for social justice through the works, accomplishments 
and deeds of the honored men and women. I urge my colleagues to join me 
in recognizing this event slated to be held this January in the 
beautiful City of St. Louis.

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