[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 19, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E335]
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                         HONORING ROBERT ERVES

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 19, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
tenacious and self-motivated leader, Robert Erves. Robert Erves has 
shown what can be done through hard work, dedication, and a desire to 
achieve.
  Erves coached Vicksburg's football, track, and powerlifting teams at 
levels ranging from eighth grade to varsity for nearly 30 years. He had 
an undefeated season with Vicksburg's eighth-grade football team and 
led the school's powerlifting team to the MHSAA Class 5A championship 
in 2003.
  Erves also had a standout football career as a student in the VWSD. 
He played at Temple High School, then Warren Central from 1969 to 1972, 
before starring at Mississippi Valley State.
  Erves was inducted into the 2022 Vicksburg Warren School District 
Athletic Hall of Fame.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Robert 
Erves for his passion and dedication to the Vicksburg Warren School 
District.

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