[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8972]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF MEADOWLARK LEMON

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 2009

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, born in Lexington, South 
Carolina, Meadowlark Lemon came from humble beginnings only to follow 
his love of basketball and entertaining to tremendous success as a 
member of the widely popular Harlem Globetrotters. The ``Clown Prince 
of Basketball'' as he is known has given of his time to not only 
entertain on the court but to serve his community off the court. 
Through his ministry program, Meadowlark Lemon is helping young people 
prepare for their future, learn the tools necessary to get a job, and 
have the confidence to compete and be successful in their own lives.
  Role-models like Meadowlark Lemon play a vital role in our community 
because they embody the can-do spirit of the American Dream. They show 
the youth of today that no matter the circumstances, their lives are 
precious and filled with potential to make their hopes a reality. 
Meadowlark Lemon's story is a perfect example of someone who did just 
that and has chosen to give back to others.
  I am grateful for his service and commend Meadowlark Lemon on his 
lifetime of success.

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