[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 2025-2026]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DR. HERBERT RHODES

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                             HON. LEE TERRY

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 25, 2010

  Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, today I rise during Black History Month to 
remember the important contributions African Americans have made to our 
nation. I want to especially honor the extraordinary people who 
continue to help shape our community and our great nation. I have the 
privilege of representing thousands of successful and talented African 
Americans in the second congressional district of Nebraska, and among 
those is a special individual. I would like to pay tribute to Dr. 
Herbert Rhodes.
  Dr. Rhodes has been a lifelong member of the Omaha business 
community. He was featured in a 1975 issue of Ebony Magazine, which 
highlighted successful African Americans who were leading the way in 
business.

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During his 36-year tenure at AT&T, he served as a senior manager 
specializing in risk management for worldwide commercial metals. He is 
the founder and president of American Harvest Company, which was 
established in 1979. He continues to be a role model for success as a 
senior trader for AHT Capital Management Hedge Fund. Dr. Rhodes is a 
member of the Copper Club and the American Copper Association. He also 
serves as secretary for the St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, 
president of the men's social club Work in Progress, and is a member of 
the NAACP. He has been a member of the Nebraska Cattlemen Association 
since 2008 and now serves as the director of marketing and commerce. He 
is the proud father of four children and two grandchildren.
  Thank you Dr. Herbert Rhodes for your contributions. Your work in our 
community has made a difference many Nebraskans from all walks of life.

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