[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 31929]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO LESLIE A. LEWIS

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2007

  Mr. CLYBURN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and pay tribute 
to Leslie A. Lewis. Mr. Lewis is being honored at a testimonial banquet 
on Saturday, November 17, 2007, for the many contributions that he has 
made to the Masonic Family, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the 
city of Boston.
  Mr. Lewis served our great Nation with honor and distinction as a 
member of the United States Air Force for 4 years before being 
honorably discharged in 1968. Since 1972, this great public servant has 
worked as a law enforcement official with the Trial Courts of the 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  In conjunction with his numerous civic duties, Mr. Lewis has played 
an active and vital role with the Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons. 
In 1991, he was elevated to the last degree in Masonry and is the 
president of the Levi H. Morris Class. On December 11, 2005, Mr. Lewis 
was elected as the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Jurisdiction of 
Massachusetts.
  Integrity, honor, and trustworthiness are but a few of the many 
illustrious words that have been used to describe the outstanding 
character of Leslie A. Lewis.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. Lewis for his 
selfless community service and gracious contributions to the 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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