[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E144-E145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING DR. CARTER G. WOODSON OF HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA

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                          HON. EVAN H. JENKINS

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 6, 2018

  Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia.  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. 
Carter G. Woodson and to celebrate his legacy with my friends at 
Marshall University. Dr. Woodson is a former resident of Huntington, 
West Virginia, and is known as the ``Father of African-American 
History.'' He believed in the importance of education, served as a 
principal of his alma mater Douglas High School, and later earned a 
doctorate in history from Harvard University. Dr. Woodson pioneered the 
observation of Black History Month and devoted his life to documenting 
the important contributions African Americans have made to our nation's 
history.
  The Carter G. Woodson Lyceum at Marshall University has the great 
honor to welcome Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden who will speak 
directly to the community and students of Marshall University. I 
extended my wishes for a successful event celebrating the life of Dr. 
Woodson and all that he has achieved.
  I want to thank Professor Morris for his continued dedication to 
honoring the work of Dr. Woodson every year. He continues to ensure

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future generations and students at Marshall have the opportunity to 
learn about the legacy of this remarkable historical icon. Dr. 
Woodson's legacy and his work to ensure that African-American history 
is preserved and recognized in our community will continue to inspire 
the students of Marshall University for many years to come.

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