[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 162 (Monday, November 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1441]
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                    IN RECOGNITION OF MICKEY MARVIN

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                           HON. MARK MEADOWS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2016

  Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Mickey Marvin 
of Henderson County, North Carolina. On behalf of the people of Western 
North Carolina, I would like to thank Mr. Marvin for his continued 
service to the Henderson County community.
  A Henderson County native, Marvin played football at West Henderson 
High School, Brevard High School, and the University of Tennessee 
before being drafted to play for the Oakland Raiders in 1977. In his 10 
years with the Raiders, he would go on to play 120 games and win two 
Super Bowl Championships as starting right guard for the team. After an 
outstanding career playing college and professional football, he 
returned home to Hendersonville. While his time playing on the field 
may have ended, Marvin remains engaged in his community and with the 
Raiders as a regional talent scout. He is a frequent speaker at local 
churches and youth conferences, and has held Football Camps for youth 
in Western North Carolina. As a faith and community leader, Marvin has 
given Sunday morning devotionals on local radio, has been a national 
speaker for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, has supported the 
deputies of the Henderson County Sheriff's Department, and is an active 
member of the First Nazarene Church of Hendersonville. Recently, by 
creating the Mickey Marvin Scholarship Fund, he has ensured that his 
legacy will benefit student athletes across Henderson County for 
generations to come.
  Mickey Marvin is held in high esteem by citizens in Henderson County 
and across Western North Carolina. Even in the midst of his struggle 
with ALS, Marvin continues to be a man of exemplary character, faith, 
and kindness. For his continuing service to his community, I am honored 
to express the sincere thanks and best wishes of the people of North 
Carolina.

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