[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10220]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF JOHN MILLS CARTER, SR.

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2017

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. John 
Mills Carter, Sr., a beloved member of the Fort Worth community who 
passed away on June 23, 2017.
  Mr. Carter was born in 1936 in Shreveport, Louisiana. A graduate of 
Booker T. Washington High School and Spaudlings Business College, Mr. 
Carter distinguished himself in the food service industry throughout 
his celebrated career. As a child, he would help his father service the 
commissary at the plantation where he worked. This established his 
passion for food service. After college, Mr. Carter opened a small 
nightclub and cafe in Louisiana before moving to Texas in 1961 in 
search of better opportunities for him and his family.
  After moving to Texas, Mr. Carter managed several restaurants in the 
Dallas-Fort Worth area before opening his own restaurant in Fort Worth 
in 1992. His restaurant, ``John Carter's Place Restaurant'' served 
award winning home style soul food and was known for its quality 
service. Mr. Carter was especially proud of the restaurant's People's 
Choice Award and its being named ``Best of Tarrant [County]'' for 
several years. Before passing it down to his family as his health 
declined, Mr. Carter also established and grew catering operations for 
the restaurant.
  Along with his successes in the restaurant business, Mr. Carter was 
also very involved in his community. Throughout his life, he was 
committed to supporting local charities, schools, and religious 
organizations as well as helping new restauranteurs get started. Mr. 
Carter was recognized as a KKDA Coca-Cola African-American Hero, Quest 
for Success Honoree, Dr. Marion J. Brooks ``Living Legend'', East Fort 
Worth Business Association Award Winner, Phi Beta Sigma Business Award 
recipient, and Tarrant County Youth Advocacy Award recipient, along 
with many other accolades and recognitions.
  As a faithful member of the Greater Mt. Tabor Christian Center for 
more than 45 years, Mr. Carter served as a Deacon, a member of the 
Executive Leadership Council, a Sunday school teacher, a choir member, 
and a Food Service Ministry volunteer.
  Mr. Carter was married to his wife, Louella, for 55 years until her 
passing on Christmas Day of last year. He is survived by his three 
children, Robert, Denise, and John Jr., along with several 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
  I honor Mr. John Mills Carter, Sr.'s positive impact on the Fort 
Worth community.

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