[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 24, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E716]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING SAMUEL KEITH TOLIVER, SR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 24, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Mr. 
Samuel Keith Toliver, Sr.
  Mr. Toliver serves the Mound Bayou community as a consummate 
professional and champion of organizations that are committed to 
innovation, change, and providing solutions.
  Mr. Toliver has successfully sustained a 30 plus year career as a 
school teacher and is a respected and well-known name amongst the Mound 
Bayou community. He founded and funded the Boy Scout Troop 302 to help 
young men develop the skills and knowledge that will help them meet the 
challenges of the twenty first century. Many of his troops have been 
recognized by the former President of the United States of America, 
William Clinton, for earning the highest ranking of Eagle Scout and 
have went on to achieve the highest rankings in the military. He is 
also a retired U.S. Army veteran; he served in the Vietnam War. After 
retirement he went on to serve as Commander of the American Legion; 
ensuring and helping veterans to receive severance by taking them to 
various centers and appointments for health issues. He also became a 
local farmer and a member of the Black Famers Association, which allows 
many of the local community to pick from his various harvests to feed 
their families.
  He continuously uses various formats to serve and inspire others 
throughout his home state of Mississippi. This includes spearheading 
countless charity events, and encouraging others to demonstrate acts of 
service. Samuel K. Toliver, Sr. is a powerful voice in the community 
and will continue to blaze trails for the advancement of people of 
color in professional settings.
  For the past 23 years, Mr. Toliver has been serving as a constable. 
He continues to serve his community in Mound Bayou, and at 71 years 
old, he shows no signs of slowing down.
  Mr. Samuel Keith Toliver, Sr., and former wife Lois Gant Toliver, are 
the devoted parents of two sons: Samuel Keith, Jr and Steven, and two 
daughters: Kesha and Karmaletta.
  Mr. Toliver is also a dedicated member of Mount Olive Missionary 
Baptist Church in Mound Bayou, MS, where he serves as a Pastor.
  The past 50 years are saturated with the footprints of Toliver's 
positive influences in his service to his church, community, and 
family.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Samuel 
Keith Toliver for his tireless service to his community of country.

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