[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E121]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING MR. CEDRIC GEORGE GIVENS

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                        HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 12, 2013

  Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the continued 
achievements of Mr. Cedric George Givens, a native of my hometown of 
New Orleans, Louisiana. I have the distinct privilege of congratulating 
Mr. Givens as he is honored with the title of 98th King of Zulu, an 
organization that he has proudly served for nearly two decades. Mr. 
Givens has been a continued leader in Zulu, reigning as Zulu Governor 
in 2005 and serving as a Board Member from 2008 to 2012. He has also 
served on and chaired several committees, most recently acting as the 
Chairman of the Zulu Anniversary Committee. Mr. Givens has been a 
leader in Zulu due to his love of bettering his community, and it is an 
example that we should all strive to follow.
   In addition to his role as an active member and leader of the Zulu 
Social Aid & Pleasure Club since 1994, Mr. Givens has been a leader in 
business and in his community. For 17 years, Mr. Givens worked as a 
Plant Supervisor for Diversified Foods and Seasonings Inc. Currently, 
he is serving as the Vice-President of Operations of a financial firm, 
where he manages operations and transportation in over 20 countries. 
Outside of work, Mr. Givens leads an admirable life in his community, 
working with social groups like the Big Dawgs and the Go-Getters. His 
service to his community is an inspiration, and we are deeply grateful 
to him for his years of commitment.
   A New Orleans native, Mr. Givens is the youngest child to Robert and 
Janice Givens. He is a product of the Orleans Parish Public School 
System, graduating from Alcee Fortier Senior High School in 1985. He 
also attended college at Southwestern Louisiana University, where he 
joined the Beta Phi chapter of the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity. Mr. 
Givens and his wife, Zulu Queen Monica Veal Givens, have three 
children--Stacey Thomas, Ryan Williams, and Rayna Brantley. I hold Mr. 
Givens in the highest regard for his dedication to his family and 
friends. His commitment to the future of New Orleans brings hope and 
promise to our city. With the tireless work of people like Mr. Givens, 
New Orleans will continue to be one of the most empowered and unique 
cities in the world.
   I wish to congratulate Mr. Cedric Givens on his coronation on 
February 8, 2013 as the 98th King of Zulu.

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