[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 177 (Thursday, December 8, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1641-E1642]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING KERVEN W. CARTER, JR.

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of Mr. 
Kerven W. Carter Jr., a cherished Stop Six educator and beloved member 
of the Fort Worth community, who was laid to rest on October 25, 2016.
  Kerven Wyncelar Carter was born on October 15, 1922 in Wortham, 
Texas. His family eventually relocated to Fort Worth, Texas where he 
ultimately graduated from the historic I.M. Terrell High School. 
Following his high school graduation, Mr. Carter earned a bachelor's 
degree from Wiley College and continued his education at the University 
of Denver, University of Southern California and University of Wyoming.
  In addition to demonstrating a commitment to furthering his own 
education, Mr. Carter

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was a distinguished educator in his own right. He served as a professor 
at Wiley College and worked in various capacities at the Fort Worth 
Independent School District. Mr. Carter ended his career in education 
working in administration and teacher appraisal work and was later 
recognized for his commitment to education when he was selected as an 
honoree by Tarrant County Community College during the dedication of 
its Opportunity Center Resource.
  Mr. Carter was also dedicated to serving his community outside of the 
classroom. He served as Deacon and Chairman of Finance and 
Superintendent in the Youth Sunday School at his church. Additionally, 
he was a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for more than 
75 years and co-founded the Texas Council of Alpha chapters. He was a 
president of the Texan Christian University chapter of Phi Delta Kappa 
International Education Fraternity, co-founder of the Texas State 
Teacher's Association, and a Master Prince Hall Mason, where he served 
as Grand Treasurer and Grand Worshipful Master

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