[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 76 (Friday, May 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E699]
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                IN HONOR OF THE LEGACY OF CARL WHITMARSH

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 13, 2016

  Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to honor the 
memory of a great man and leader in Harris County: Carl Whitmarsh. Mr. 
Whitmarsh, originally from Brenham, Texas and a graduate of Texas Tech 
University where he studied political science, untimely passed at the 
age of 64. Throughout Mr. Whitmarsh's life, he held a variety of 
positions that allowed him to have significant influence, including 
president of the Oak Forest Area Democrats, executive director of the 
Harris County Democratic party, and as an aide to Senator Lloyd Bentsen 
during his vice presidential campaign in 1988.
  Mr. Whitmarsh was not only a community leader, but acted boldly to 
advocate for the better representation of his community. Mr. Whitmarsh 
will be specifically remembered for his commitment to democratic 
principles, impassioned advocacy for the underserved, as well as his 
many positive working relationships with public officials.
  Mr. Speaker, I am blessed to have the opportunity to honor the memory 
of a dear friend, a man of character who was also an extraordinary 
agent for change. May he rest in the peace he so richly deserves.

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