[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20332]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF MR. MACEO SNIPES

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                      HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 24, 2007

  Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
forgotten soldier whose achievements mandate acknowledgement from this 
deliberative body. The Second Congressional District of Georgia is 
proud to call the late Maceo Snipes--a man of distinction--one of our 
own. In recognition of his service and tragic death, a memorial service 
was held in his honor on Saturday, July 21, 2007.
  On March 28, 1909 Maceo Snipes was born to the late John and Lula 
Snipes in Taylor County, Georgia. At the age of 34, he enlisted into 
the U.S. Army, where he honorably fought in World War II.
  Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Rupert, Georgia, 
where his courage continued to exemplify. Maceo Snipes made history in 
Taylor County, when he made a statement by voting in the 1946 primary 
election. In this process, he became the first African-American to vote 
in Taylor County since the Reconstruction.
  Unfortunately the novelty actions of Mr. Snipes led others to 
bigotry. The next day Maceo Snipes was shot at his family home in 
Taylor County, Georgia. Three days following the brutal shooting, Maceo 
Snipes died in Atlanta, GA. The day was July 17, 1946. Although he 
died, his diligent spirit will continue to live in the memories of 
Georgians. For years to come, proponents of civil rights will look to 
his example for inspiration.
  So on this 24th day of July, 2007, I with great honor commend Maceo 
Snipes for his service and bravery. Snipes is a credit to the ideal 
American, who devoted his life to his community and our country.

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