[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 46 (Thursday, March 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E313-E314]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING DR. AMELIA ROSS-HAMMOND FOR HER CAREER AND SERVICE TO HAMPTON 
                            ROADS COMMUNITY

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                          HON. ELAINE G. LURIA

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 14, 2019

  Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Dr. 
Amelia Ross-Hammond for her tremendous career and service in the 
Hampton Roads area.
  Dr. Ross-Hammond recently retired from Norfolk State University where 
she taught music and was the director of service-learning and civic 
engagement. Not only has Dr. Ross-Hammond been dedicated to her work as 
a professor, but she has been a renowned public servant. She has served 
on various councils and boards such as the Virginia Beach Community 
Development Corporation Board, the City's Diversity and Inclusion 
Forums, and the Mayor's African American Roundtable--just to name a 
few.
  Dr. Ross-Hammond received awards for her service to the Hampton Roads 
community such as the Urban League of South Hampton Roads Young 
Professionals Award for Community Service. She was also the 2016 
Honoree for the Norfolk State University Music Department's Spring 
Gala.
  Dr. Ross-Hammond's dedication to strengthening bonds among people of 
different racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds is truly inspiring. 
I am proud to honor and recognize Dr. Ross-Hammond's leadership and the 
role she plays in making our community a better place. Hampton Roads 
has significantly benefited from her presence.

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