February 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E223 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH AN- ond attempt to fully integrate the University. global peace. Since 1961, over 210,000 Amer- NIVERSARY OF THE INTEGRA- Upon their arrival to the Tuscaloosa campus, icans have served at the request of 139 devel- TION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF former Alabama Governor at- oping countries. I am proud to be a part of ALABAMA tempted to block Hood and Malone from en- these ranks. Peace Corps changed my life. tering to register for class- And it changes the lives of those who serve HON. TERRI A. SEWELL es. As the world watched, Governor Wallace’s and the communities that are served. OF ALABAMA attempts to prevent integration of the Univer- As I speak, over 8,000 Americans are serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sity of Alabama were recorded in our Nation’s ing in 76 countries. This includes my con- stituent Nelly Alcantar from King City, CA. Thursday, February 28, 2013 history as ‘‘The Stand in the Schoolhouse Door.’’ Governor Wallace was determined to Nelly is helping English teachers with lesson Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I defend his now infamous declaration: ‘‘Seg- planning, classroom management and lan- rise today to recognize the 50th Anniversary of regation Now, Segregation Tomorrow, and guage development in Panama. She also the integration of the in Segregation Forever.’’ But his efforts to halt started an adult community English course. Tuscaloosa, Alabama. progress were short lived. Later that day, Then there’s Jonathan Lupisan from Salinas, This weekend, a bi-partisan congressional Hood and Malone with the support of a federal CA. He’s a Community Health Education Vol- delegation led by Representative court order and members of the Alabama Na- unteer in Suriname who helped build a com- (D–GA) will travel to Alabama as a part of the tional Guard, were eventually allowed to reg- puter lab at the local primary school and de- 13th annual Faith & Politics Congressional veloped illustrations for a water and sanitation ister for classes and pursue their degrees. Civil Rights Pilgrimage. I have the great pleas- project manual. ure of co-hosting the delegation with my fellow They are forever recorded in our nation’s his- Mr. Speaker, I commend Nelly, Jonathan tory as two of the first African-American stu- Alabama colleagues Representatives SPENCER and the hundreds of thousands of other Peace dents to attend the University. Vivian Malone BACHUS (R–AL) and MARTHA ROBY (R–AL). Corps Volunteers, past and present for ful- The Pilgramage allows participants to retrace was the first African-American to graduate filling the vision of President John F. Kennedy. the steps of our nation’s Civil Rights icons from the University of Alabama and James You represent America’s highest ideals: through the historic civil rights sites in Tusca- Hood later received his doctorate from the peace, equality and friendship. Thank you for loosa, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Selma. University. your service. Today, ‘‘The Stand in the Schoolhouse It is also a time to reflect on our painful past f while acknowledging our current progress. Door’’ is remembered as a pivotal moment in This year marks the 50th Anniversary of so the . As we commemo- TRIBUTE TO MAYOR CARROL many significant civil rights events that oc- rate the 50th anniversary of this historic event, DAUGHERTY curred in 1963. One of those events was the we recognize its significance in the quest for infamous stand taken by then Governor Wal- justice and equality. While there were dark HON. JO BONNER lace at the doors of the University of Alabama moments, the events of that day are now seen OF ALABAMA to prevent black students from registering. The as a catalyst on our road to forming a more IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES University of Alabama has come a long way perfect union. Thursday, February 28, 2013 since that infamous day to promote racial di- Today, the University of Alabama stands as a beacon of inspiration. The diversity rep- Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay versity within its student body, faculty, and ad- tribute to Mayor Carrol Daugherty, a respected ministration. resented in today’s student body is a visible reminder of the sacrifices of , public servant and good friend who is stepping Today, I pay special tribute to the University down after 42 years at helm of the Town of and Vivian Malone. Because of of Alabama and commemorate the 50th anni- McIntosh, Alabama. versary of a pivotal event in the struggle for their bravery and courage, the University of Born and raised in McIntosh, Mayor racial equality in America. I believe it is impor- Alabama now boast a widely diverse student Daugherty is a graduate of Leroy High School tant that we must acknowledge our painful body, an outstanding academic curriculum and and Huffstetler Business College in Mobile. past and frame its significance in the global a world class athletic program. Today, the Uni- A consummate businessman and civic lead- fight for civil and human rights. The history of versity of Alabama is ably led by its first er, he founded CMS Construction Company in the State of Alabama must be embraced for woman President, Dr. Judy Bonner. We re- Saraland. While many would be content to the critical role it played in the Civil Rights cently celebrated having the number one col- focus all their talents toward leading an impor- Movement which caused a global movement legiate team in four NCAA sports—including tant and successful business, like CMS Con- for the quest of human dignity and rights women’s gymnastics and football being named struction, Mayor Daugherty has devoted an around the world. We, in the 7th Congres- the BCS National Champions for the second equal amount of time to improving his commu- sional District of Alabama, pay tribute to the year in row. nity and South Alabama through a combina- University of Alabama, one of the crown jew- As a benefactor of the courageous contribu- tion of public service and volunteerism. els of higher education in our district, and tions of Autherine Lucy, James Hood and Viv- It must be noted that Mayor Daugherty’s honor the courage of the black students— ian Malone, I am humbled by the opportunities community service achievements are far rang- Autherine Lucy, James Hood, and Vivian Ma- their bravery has afforded all black Alabam- ing and considerable. He helped organize lone—who paved the way for the multitude of ians. As Alabama’s first African-American McIntosh Christian Academy. He was a found- successes the University enjoys today. Congresswoman, I know that my journey er and board member of Southwest Bank, for- On , 1963, two African-Americans, would not be possible without their sacrifices. merly known as Washington County State James Hood and Vivian Malone attempted to On behalf of the 7th Congressional District, Bank. He is a former Board Member of enroll at the University of Alabama. Prior to the State of Alabama and this nation, I ask my Friends of Searcy Hospital in Mt. Vernon; their attempts, only one African-American, colleagues to join me in paying tribute to the Board Member of North Mobile Community Autherine Lucy, had been successful in reg- University of Alabama and its important place Hospital in Satsuma; Charter Board Member istering and actually attending classes at the in our nation’s history. of Southwest Alabama Health Services in institution. Roll Tide! McIntosh and a Charter Member and one of In 1957, Autherine Lucy and Polly Anne f the organizers of the McIntosh Betterment As- Myers filed suit against the University to clarify sociation. their rights and obtain an injunction after being IN HONOR OF THE 52ND Mayor Daugherty helped organize the denied admission based on race. The injunc- ANNIVERSARY OF PEACE CORPS McIntosh Volunteer Fire Department and was tion was granted and Ms. Lucy was eventually a staunch supporter of the McIntosh Rescue admitted to the University. She became the HON. SAM FARR Squad. Furthermore, he helped establish the first African-American to attend a white public OF CALIFORNIA McIntosh Public Branch of the Washington school or university in the State of Alabama. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County Library with the help of his late wife, However, she was unfairly expelled after just Melva Jean, and area industry leaders. Thursday, February 28, 2013 three days when the University suggested that Mayor Daugherty is a former Board Member her presence was a nuisance to the campus Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of the Alabama Sheriffs’ Boys Ranch and was because they could not provide a safe envi- honor the 52nd anniversary of Peace Corps. appointed by Governor George C. Wallace to ronment for the young student. For over 5 decades, through war and conflict, serve on the Board of Directors of the Ala- In 1963, pursuant to the same injunction, Peace Corps has sent Americans to distant bama Department of Labor Management James Hood and Vivian Malone made a sec- lands to serve others in the common cause of Committee.

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