[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 4839-4840]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING RAYMOND CARTEZ CARTER

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 24, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an 
extraordinary community leader, Raymond Carter.
  Mr. Raymond Cartez Carter's life began in Marks, MS. On a small farm 
plantation to his mother Inell Carter. Raymond has resided in Marks for 
45 Years and remains a loyal citizen. Raymond Carter is a graduate of 
Quitman County High School. Shortly after, he joined the U.S. Army 
Reserve with the 479th ordinance group in Lyon, MS. After attending 
basic training in Fort Leonard Wood, MO and munitions training in 
Redstone Arsenal, AL. He returned home to pursue his education in 
General Psychology.
  Raymond began his college education at Northwest MS Community College 
in Senatobia, MS, but before his completion of registration, Raymond 
received a call at his home in the fall of 1990, stating that his unit 
had been mobilized and were being called to duty. At the age of 19, 
Raymond was off to defend his country in the Persian Gulf War, known as 
Operation Desert Storm. Raymond Carter spent 9 months 21 days of active 
duty service, before safely returning home with his entire unit. Upon 
returning home, Raymond took time to reunite with family and friends to 
restore his family values.
  In 1995, Raymond was approached by a visionary that helped him launch 
a Culinary Career, which has proven to be his calling. Through the 
apprenticeship of several high profile culinarians Raymond Carter has 
made his mark as an astounding Chef and Caterer. He has since then 
appeared on both Fox 13 out of Memphis TN, as well as WREG providing 
media advertisement for his Casino based jobs. Raymond has also 
traveled the world competing in culinary cooking competitions, in which 
he won 3rd place in Memphis, TN at The Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival. 
Raymond also has published recipes in the 7Stars Cookbook published by 
Caesars Entertainment. He has since gone on to prepare his signature 
dish, fried portabella mushrooms for The New York City Food and Wine 
Festival. Raymond has also shared the spotlight with the likes of Sonny 
Anderson, Robert Irvine, Guy Fieri, and many other Food Network Stars.
  Raymond most recently settled into a career, as a Food Service 
Director for Coahoma Community College through Valley Services Inc. 
Raymond is a member of Valley Queen Missionary Baptist Church in Marks, 
MS. Mr. Carter is also a member of Jonestown Masonic Lodge No. 599 and 
is a 32nd Degree Mason. He also binds with his community as a member of 
the ``Intruder's Motorcycle Group,'' whose endeavors are to help build 
a strong community for our elders and youths.

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Mr. Carter is a loving and devoted father of four children. Michelle 
(wife) Ariane, Rachelle, Douglas, Jasmine (children). He has three 
grandchildren, Allyson, Janae, Jade.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Raymond 
Carter for his dedication as a respected community leader.

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