[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 6, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E687-E688]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LATE BENJAMIN ``BUD'' SPIRES

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 6, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
music pioneer, the late Benjamin ``Bud'' Spires.
  Benjamin ``Bud'' Spires is a lifelong resident of Yazoo County, 
Mississippi. He was born on May 20, 1931 to Maggie Burnside Jones and 
Arthur Spires in Yazoo County, Mississippi.
  In 1978, Benjamin ``Bud'' Spires (Blues Legend) began his musical 
career with Mr. Jack Owens, who preceded him in death. Bud was famous 
for his harmonica and his well known song, ``Easy Riding Buggy''. Bud's 
legacy,

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jokes, and the thought of him speaking whatever came to mind will 
forever live on in his family and making them laugh.
  Bud was married to Ammie Lee Owens and to that union, seven children 
were born. He accepted Christ at an early age at Pleasant Grove M.B. 
Church where he was a faithful member until his health failed.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the late 
Mr. Benjamin ``Bud'' Spires for his dedication and desire to share his 
harmonic talent with so many.

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