[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 139 (Friday, November 14, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1591]
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    HONORING THE LIFE OF RUTGERS UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR CLEMENT PRICE

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                       HON. DONALD M. PAYNE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 14, 2014

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Rutgers University 
Professor Clement Price, who passed away earlier this month.
   Dr. Price was born in Washington, DC, but adopted Newark as his 
beloved home. He became one of Newark's most ardent supporters and an 
esteemed author, historian, and humanitarian.
   He moved to Newark shortly after the 1967 riots, and earned his 
Ph.D. from Rutgers University, later becoming a professor there.
   Dr. Price was a very thoughtful man, and he was always supportive of 
me, often providing guidance. I will forever be grateful for his help 
and dedication to our shared beloved city. Newark is without a doubt a 
better place to live because of Dr. Clement Price.
   The last time I saw Dr. Price was just days before his passing. He 
was being honored by the Newark YMCA.
   He had told me before that when he was a youngster, he was a server 
in the Members Dining Hall. Unfortunately, though, because of the color 
of his skin, he was never able to dine there. So, I had invited him 
down to dine with me.
   He reminded me of my offer that day, and the last thing he said to 
me was ``We're going to keep that date; and we're going to taste that 
bean soup.'' I only wish we could have kept that date. It would have 
been my absolute pleasure.
   To his wife, Mary Sue, I extend my deepest condolences, thoughts, 
and prayers.

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