[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 7 (Monday, January 13, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H203]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                       PRAISING ROBERT COTTINGHAM

  (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a local gentleman and 
distinguished resident of Orange, New Jersey, Mr. Robert Cottingham. 
His life has been one of inspiring public service and dedication to his 
community. He is a military veteran who served as a combat infantryman 
during the Korean war.
  When he returned, he sought opportunities to help others. During the 
1970s and 1980s, he mentored new African American workers at the Xerox 
Corporation to help them thrive. In his community, he sought to help 
youth and others through service organizations such as Kappa Alpha Psi 
Fraternity and the Montclair YMCA. He even dedicated his weekends to 
service and taught Sunday school as a member of the Church of the 
Epiphany and Christ Church in Orange. In addition, he was a nationally 
accomplished high hurdle runner and high school track star.
  I had the privilege of attending Mr. Cottingham's 90th birthday 
yesterday and I can tell you that he still inspires and serves as an 
example of the best in our community.

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