[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 4949-4950]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                        HONORING DEYOSSIE HARRIS

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                           HON. NICK LAMPSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2000

  Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, today I honor Deyossie Harris, Vice 
President of the Galveston County AFL-CIO and former Galveston County 
Democratic Precinct Chairperson. I unfortunately will not be able to be 
with him when he receives the award this Saturday, but I want to 
congratulate him as he is recognized by the AFL-CIO for his many year 
of loyal service.
  Deyossie is not only a great Galvestonian, but is a great American. 
He meets the description of a leader, and has been involved with every 
aspect of the community. Deyossie has contributed so much to the 
community of Galveston and the people who live here. He believes in 
Galveston and its residents, and has unfalteringly placed his time and 
energy into their well being.
  He is a champion of the American worker, and has truly lived up to 
the mission of the AFL-CIO: to improve the lives of working families by 
bringing economic justice to the workplace and social justice to the 
nation. As an officer with the NAACP, Deyossie has unfalteringly put 
his energy into creating a better America for all people.
  A proud veteran, Deyossie served this country during World War II and 
was part of the forces that invaded Italy. He continued his service as 
a letter carrier, and upon retirement went to the University of Houston 
at Clear Lake and received both his bachelors and masters degrees. 
After graduation he taught history at the College of the Mainland. He 
is truly an inspiration to all, and is an example that education is 
something that can touch anybody, at any age. He epitomizes the phrase 
``education is for a lifetime.''

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  Deyossie is a man who has committed his life not to himself, but to 
the people of Southeast Texas. He is a true believer in the democratic 
process and the idea that every body has a voice, and fought to make 
sure the working family's voice was strong. As an officer of the 
Central Labor Council, he created a tie between the community and local 
workers.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to speak on behalf of Mr. Deyossie Harris 
and all of his accomplishments. He is a man that I look to for 
inspiration as I continue to work for the communities and neighborhoods 
of Texas. While I can not be with him when he receives his award, I am 
proud to recognize him now.

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