[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 4, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E298]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 ON THE PASSING OF MR. WILLIAM HENRY MANSON, JR. IN RECOGNITION OF HIS 
              MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA

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                         HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 4, 2014

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge and pay tribute 
to the life and contributions of Mr. William Henry Manson, Jr. For 88 
years William Manson was a vital part of communities across North 
Carolina. On February 27, 2014, he passed away in Williamston, NC after 
a long and courageous fight with cancer.
  Mr. Manson was born in Martin County, North Carolina to Mrs. 
Artimissie Tyner Manson and Mr. William Henry Manson on May 3, 1925. He 
was raised on his grandfather's farm which undoubtedly helped to 
develop his work ethic and guide him throughout his life and career. 
William joined the Back Swamp Church of Christ when he was eight years 
old, and went on to serve as a Sunday school teacher and as Church 
Treasurer for many years.
  Much of Mr. Manson's success and contributions can be attributed to 
his passion for education, which seemed to grow with each year. He 
graduated from Williamston Colored High School in 1944 and went on to 
graduate from North Carolina College at Durham, now known as North 
Carolina Central University, in 1948 with a Bachelor's Degree in 
Science. William also studied at New York University, the University of 
California at Los Angeles, and North Carolina Agricultural and 
Technical State University. His love for education enabled him to give 
back to students as a teacher, attendance counselor, and sports 
official in Martin County.
  Beyond the classroom, William Manson left an indelible mark on many 
eastern North Carolinians. He served on the Martin County Board of 
Commissioners for more than 20 years, where he was a strong advocate 
for community residents. He was also the founder and owner of Manson 
Mortuary, helping grieving families through some of their most 
difficult times. In addition, Mr. Manson was active in his community, 
holding memberships to Martin County Red Cross, Martin County United 
Way, and by serving as a Trustee of Martin Community College.
  Perhaps his most important accomplishment was William's devotion to 
family. He married his late wife Emeline in 1952, and raised two 
daughters--the late Ms. Jacqueline Manson and Ms. Keisha Manson. 
William Manson is survived by his daughter Keisha, and his two 
grandchildren Mr. Isaac J. Veale and Ms. Sarina F. Veale.
  There is no question that William's legacy of hard work and 
determination will live on not only through his family, but in each of 
the lives he influenced and touched. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
honoring the life of Mr. William Henry Manson, Jr.

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