[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 151 (Tuesday, September 19, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H4392]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                 HONORING DR. NICHOLAS F. ROBERTS, SR.

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor an 
extraordinary individual whose legacy has left an unforgettable mark on 
eastern North Carolina and the Nation--Dr. Nicholas F. Roberts, Sr.
  Recently, we unveiled a historical marker, a testament to the 
remarkable life of Dr. Roberts, a man of significant influence. Dr. 
Roberts, a Shaw University alumnus, pastor, editor, and public servant, 
hailed from the town of Seaboard in Northampton County, North Carolina.
  His dedication to education, faith, and community service set a 
standard that still inspires us today. I am glad to add that Dr. 
Roberts is also the great-grandfather of my esteemed colleague, the 
gentleman from Virginia, Representative  Bobby Scott.
  As we commemorate Dr. Roberts, let us reflect on the tremendous 
impact one individual can have on the community and a nation. His 
contributions are a guiding light, reminding us that our community is 
only as strong as its people and our future is shaped by those who came 
before us.

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