[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 3]
[House]
[Pages 3457-3458]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING WINSTON STRICKLAND

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Georgia (Mr. Gingrey) for 1 minute.
  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, in celebration of Black 
History Month, I want to recognize African Americans from throughout 
Georgia's 11th Congressional District who have had a major impact on 
their community.
  Today, I rise to honor Winston Strickland of Marietta, Georgia. 
Winston, known to most Cobb County residents as ``Strick,'' has been a 
cornerstone of the business community for more than 40 years. Marietta 
residents have likely frequented one of Winston Strickland's 
establishments--including Strick's Barber Shop, Strick's Grill, as well 
as his successful Laundromat.
  In addition to Winston Strickland's many accomplishments in the 
business world, he has also had a major impact on the youth of his 
community in helping to found the Cobb organization of Blacks United 
for Youth. This community organization builds positive relationships 
between young people and officials in the school system and in the 
business community through mentorship programs and the Leadership 
Academy. The organization has provided more than $100,000 in college 
scholarships to local youth.
  Last year, Blacks United for Youth honored Strickland by renaming 
their annual Making a Difference Award the ``Winston M. Strickland 
`Making a Difference' Award.'' Strickland has also been honored as the 
Citizen of the Year

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by the Alpha Phi Alpha and Omega Psi Phi fraternities.
  Winston Strickland strives to be a man of peace who helps others, and 
he is a role model for the community. He is one who, through his 
commitment to God, family and community service, can help bridge the 
gap between those in need and those who are willing and able to provide 
assistance.
  I ask that my colleagues join me in thanking Winston M. Strickland 
for his leadership and service to Cobb County and for his commitment to 
improving his community.

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