April 14, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E481 Throughout his literary novels, Mr. Kadare HONORING JEWELL C. LOCKHART New Hope for many years and also a youth carefully selects figurative protagonists and advisor. He also served as a Sunday School narratives as a vehicle for communicating and HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON teacher. inspiring others similarly bounded by the pres- OF MISSISSIPPI Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me sures of oppressive regimes. In doing so, Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in recognizing Mr. Jewell C. Lockhart for his Kadare’s commitment to transcending govern- dedication to serving others and giving back to Tuesday, April 14, 2015 mental pressure and inspiring harmonious ex- the African American community. pression of individual freedoms is admirable. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- f Again, I would like to extend my heartfelt con- er, I rise today to honor a remarkable public gratulations to Ismail Kadare for I am pleased servant, Mr. Jewell C. Lockhart. TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE LIFE OF to pay tribute to such an individual today. Mr. Lockhart was born Feb. 7, 1934, in Tay- THOMAS D. SEGE lor, Mississippi. He was one of nine children f born to Odeal and Ruby Smith Lockhart. He HON. ANNA G. ESHOO grew up on a farm seven miles south of Ox- OF CALIFORNIA CONGRATULATING CISTERCIAN ford in the Taylor community. He always loved IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PREPARATORY SCHOOL AND THE the outdoors and the open country sides. He FOR BEING attended Taylor Vocational High School and Tuesday, April 14, 2015 RECOGNIZED AS TWO OF THE graduated top of his class. His love for agri- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor TOP 50 BEST PRIVATE HIGH culture and rural America encouraged him to the life and work of an extraordinary Amer- SCHOOLS pursue and obtain a Bachelor of Science in ican, Thomas D. Sege. Thomas Sege was agricultural economics from Alcorn A&M Col- born on May 17, 1926, in Novi Sad, in the lege (now Alcorn State University), where he former Yugoslavia. He died on March 3, 2015, HON. KENNY MARCHANT graduated with honors in 1956. He later re- at his home in Woodside, California. OF ceived a master’s degree in public financial At the age of 12, Thomas Sege fled Yugo- management from American University in slavia with his parents and brother. He spent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington, D.C. his youth in New York City and earned his Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Mr. Lockhart served two years in the U.S. Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Colum- Army, which included a 16-month tour in bia University. He first worked at Sperry Gyro- Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Korea. He was honorably discharged in 1962. scope in New York, and then in 1963 became in recognition of Cistercian Preparatory School He went on to teach science, biology, chem- General Manager of EIMAC in Silicon Valley. and The Hockaday School’s recent honor as istry and physics for one and a half years, and EIMAC merged with Varian Associates and two of the best 50 private high schools for served as assistant principal in Raleigh. He Thomas Sege became its CEO, serving in that academics in the by Niche, as worked for the United States Government and position from 1981 to 1990. He was a pioneer recently reported by Business Insider. I have the United States Department of Agriculture in radio transmitting tube technology and in the distinct privilege of representing these two for 43 years as: assistant county supervisor; klystron tube technology. schools, which are located within my Congres- county supervisor (becoming the first black Thomas Sege was devoted to his family and sional District. Having these two schools within county supervisor in Mississippi); assistant dis- friends, and was an avid reader, a passionate a small geographic area speaks volumes trict director; rural estate loan specialist in gardener and traveler. He loved to play chess, about the dedication to academics exhibited Washington, D.C.; and District Director in Mis- bridge and Scrabble, and spoke multiple lan- by the 24th District of Texas as well as the sissippi. guages. He was also a poet and a philoso- surrounding area. While at Alcorn, Mr. Lockhart met who pher. He suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for Cistercian Preparatory School, an all-boys would become the love of his life, Ruth the last 12 years of his life but never lost his school in Irving, was founded in 1962, grad- Earlene Singleton. They were married in 1957, spirit and humor. uating its first class in 1970. Today, the stu- and to this union were born two sons, Anthony Mr. Speaker, I ask the entire House to join dent body consists of 355 students ranging Virdell Lockhart and Jewell C. Lockhart Jr. Mr. me in extending our heartfelt condolences to from 5th–12th grade. Cistercian has a 100% Lockhart was involved with many different or- Thomas Sege’s son Ronald, his daughter-in- matriculation rate, and 50% of Cistercian grad- ganizations. He served as: a member of the law Gina Sege, his daughter Kathleen McNa- uates in the last 5 years were either National board of directors and president of the United mara, and his grandchildren Scott McNamara, Merit Semi-finalists or Commendees. I’ve also Way; the board of directors and president of and Christopher, Jonathan, Georgia, and Alexi personally taken note of Cistercian students the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County; Sege. I ask my colleagues to honor the life of and their strong civic engagement, which and was a former board member of The Sal- this exceptional man who made enormous should be emulated by all schools across the vation Army. He also served on the board of contributions to our country, making us a bet- country. Cistercian Preparatory School’s com- directors of Habitat for Humanity; the Greater ter people and a stronger nation. mitment to academics is a tribute to its stu- Greenville Housing Committee; the board of f dents, teachers, and parents, with this nation- directors of Mission Mississippi Delta; the board of directors of Ability to Work; and vice 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE wide recognition an acknowledgement of their ROLLA AREA SHELTERED WORK- hard work. president of TRIAD. He was also a member of National Association of Retired Federal Em- SHOP The Hockaday School was founded in 1913, ployees. which began with 10 female students. Located Mr. Lockhart was also the recipient of nu- HON. JASON SMITH in Northwest , Hockaday now teaches merous awards and citations. Among them OF MISSOURI over 1,000 pre-K–12 students from 10 coun- are: the Alcornite of the Year in 1982; the Sil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tries. 53% of Hockaday’s class of 2014 were ver Beaver Award from the Delta Area Council either National Merit Finalists, Semi-finalists, Boy Scouts of America; Community Service Tuesday, April 14, 2015 or Commendees, and all 120 graduates at- Award; 100 Black Men of Mississippi Delta, Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise tended college. Having recently celebrated its Inc. Distinguished Service Award; Delta Point today to honor the 45th anniversary of the centennial, Hockaday continues to serve as an of Pride Award from Greenville Area Chamber Rolla Area Sheltered Workshop in Rolla, Mis- important part of Dallas’ educational land- of Commerce; and Outstanding Service Award souri. It is a place that empowers individuals scape. Hockaday’s impressive history seems from National Council of SHADS. He was a to use their skills working in a sheltered envi- destined to be eclipsed by its incredibly bright member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, where ronment with caring staff Since its establish- future. he received the Membership Award. ment in 1970, the workshop has provided Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congres- Led to Christ at an early age, Mr. Lockhart quality employment for individuals with disabil- sional District of Texas, I ask all my distin- joined New Hope First MB Church and was a ities of all kinds. guished colleagues to join me in honoring this constant presence and faithful servant in a Beginning in January 1969, the mother of a great achievement by Cistercian Preparatory number of capacities there. He served on the disabled son saw a need for a sheltered work School and The Hockaday School. I am con- deacon board and as church treasurer. He environment for those who were too old for a fident of the continual success of both schools was Deputy Superintendent of young adults. State Training School. Together, the mother and the young leaders they produce. He was Scout Master of Troop No. 4412 at and two women who were involved with the

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