[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11274]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                    A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL TARIQ MOODY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 20, 2001

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Michael Tariq Moody for 
his tremendous dedication to his church and community during his brief 
life on the occasion of the Mike Moody and Darian Williams Memorial 
Basketball Game.
  Michael attended the New York City Public School System, graduating 
from Boys and Girls High School in February of 1998. Immediately prior 
to his death, he had intended to further his education at St. 
Augustine's College in Raleigh, North Carolina.
  ``Mike,'' the younger of two sons born to Harold and Deborah Moody, 
was often compared to Andrew in the Bible because he professed and put 
God first in his life starting at a young age. He believed in the 
commandment ``Honor thy Father and Mother'' with deep conviction. He 
always honored, respected and loved his mother. Michael was an active 
member of Victory Christian Tabernacle Church.
  Michael displayed incredible charisma throughout his teenage years. 
Mike, an extraordinary basketball player, used his skills on the court 
not only to win the game, but to help others. Playing for teams such as 
Black Men Who Care, Bethelite Deacons, ABC Metro Basketball Team and 
the Hydro Tech League, Michael filled his home with trophies and honors 
awarded to him for his excellence in basketball.
  Mr. Speaker, Michael Tariq Moody devoted his short life to serving 
his community and church. As such, both he and his family are more than 
worthy of receiving our recognition today. I hope that all of my 
colleagues will join me in remembering and honoring the life of this 
remarkable man.

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