[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 5624-5625]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                TRIBUTE TO KIRKLAND CALVET ANDERSON, SR.

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                           HON. KEITH ELLISON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 9, 2008

  Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life 
of Kirkland ``Kirk'' Calvet Anderson, Sr., of Minnesota, a beloved

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member of the South Minneapolis community. While I regret the recent 
passing of Kirkland Anderson on March 14, 2008 at the age of 79, I am 
grateful for his lifelong service to his family, friends and his 
dedication and love for our community.
  A native of Bolton, Mississippi, Kirkland attended the University of 
Minnesota from 1946-49. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean 
war from 1950-1953, and returned to Minneapolis, where in 1954 he 
married Alice A. Gaskins. After starting his career at the VA Hospital 
and the U.S. Postal Service, Kirk then went on to operate Kirk's Mobil 
from 1961-2007.
  Most importantly, Kirk will be remembered for his ever willingness to 
lend a hand to his friends and neighbors. Steadfast dedication to his 
community was evident through his participation on the board of the 
Blaisdell YMCA, his support for area schools and parks and the local 
Scouts.
  In closing, Madam Speaker, I wish to express my condolences to those 
surviving Mr. Anderson: his wife, children, grandchildren, great-
grandchild, sister, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great nieces, 
great nephews, cousins, friends, and community. It is an honor to stand 
in recognition of the memory and life of a man who gave so much. Mr. 
Anderson, today we thank you.

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