[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 64 (Thursday, April 30, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E633]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


          RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF DR. QUINTARD TAYLOR

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 30, 2015

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and 
congratulate Dr. Quintard Taylor of the University of Washington on 
receiving the 2015 Washington State Jefferson Award from Seattle 
CityClub.
  The Jefferson Award is given to the unsung heroes who make a 
difference in their community through public service. Also known as the 
``Nobel Prize'' of social service, the Seattle CityClub presents the 
Jefferson Award to community leaders who exemplify volunteerism and 
action to better their communities.
  Today, Dr. Taylor is the Scott and Dorothy Bullitt Professor of 
American History at the University of Washington's Seattle campus, and 
has taught in Washington, Oregon, California, and Nigeria over the 
course of almost 40 years. He has edited, written and published 
multiple writings on African American History, providing his expertise 
on African American history specific to the American West.
  In addition to his commitment to teaching, Dr. Taylor created a 
website resource called BlackPast.org, a non-profit website that 
features over 10,000 pages of information on African American history. 
In particular, this resource features voluntary academic contributions 
from various scholars verified through a rigorous process. This site is 
the largest reference center of its type and is a testament to his 
dedication to providing citizens with vital information on American 
history.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I recognize and 
congratulate Dr. Quintard Taylor on receiving Seattle CityClub's 2015 
Jefferson Award.

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