[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 51 (Thursday, March 18, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H1506]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




MOURNING THE PASSING OF LYCUROUS LOWRY, PAUL BROOKS, SR., AND MR. WYVIS 
                                OXENDINE

  (Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to observe 
the recent, almost simultaneous, passing of three prominent members of 
the Lumbee Tribe and the citizens of Robeson County, North Carolina: 
Mr. Lycurous Lowry, Mr. Paul Brooks, Sr., and Mr. Wyvis Oxendine.
  These men displayed great fidelity to this important community and 
our Ninth District of North Carolina throughout their lives.
  Mr. Lycurous Lowry dedicated 50 years of his life to Robeson County, 
serving 41 years as the president of the Robeson County Farm Bureau.
  Mr. Paul Brooks, Sr. spent many years as a public servant to Robeson 
County, including being elected as the fourth chairman of the Lumbee 
Tribe.
  Mr. Wyvis Oxendine leaves behind over 20 years of devotion to his 
community, which includes stints as a county commissioner, a 
magistrate, and an educator.
  Mr. Speaker, these three men take their leave from us at almost the 
same time and leave behind an indelible impact on our community. I 
honor them for all they have done.

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