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Extensions of Remarks E1035 HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE HON June 20, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1035 Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congres- can American labor leader A. Phillip Randolph Saints College was founded by an African- sional District of Georgia, we are honored to often said ‘‘Freedom is never given. It is won.’’ American, Dr. Arenia Mallory as Saints Indus- have members of the Johnson-Ramsey family, We should all recognize the power and the trial and Literary School. including Ms. Wandra Seymore-Outlaw one of ironic truth of those statements and we should The historically black school was renamed our most beloved citizens in our District who pause to remember the enormous price paid and is currently called Saints Academy. Dr. resides in Ellenwood, Georgia; and by all Americans in our country’s quest to real- Mallory served as president of the school from Whereas, family is one of the most honored ize its promise. 1926 until her death in 1983. It is run under and cherished institutions in the world, we Juneteenth honors the end of the 400 years the Church of God in Christ. Dr. Mallory was take pride in knowing that families such as the of suffering African Americans endured under an active member of the COGIC church and Johnson-Ramsey family have set aside this slavery and celebrates the legacy of persever- participated in the Women’s Department and time to fellowship with each other, honor one ance that has become the hallmark of the Afri- was the leader in the national church. She another and to pass along history to each can American community and its struggle for also served as the Vice President of the Na- other by meeting at this year’s 80th family re- equality. tional Council of Negro Women from 1953– union in Atlanta, Georgia; and Throughout the 1980’s and 90’s Juneteenth 1957. Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the has continued to enjoy a growing and healthy Lexington is also the home of the Dr. Arenia Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this interest from communities and organizations C. Mallory Community Health Center, Inc. day to honor and recognize the Johnson- throughout the country. (Mallory CHC) founded by Dr. Martha Davis Ramsey family in our District; now therefore, I, Institutions such as the Smithsonian, the (now deceased). Its mission is to provide high HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby pro- Henry Ford Museum and others have begun quality, customer oriented and cost effective claim June 20, 2014 as Johnson-Ramsey sponsoring Juneteenth-centered activities. In healthcare services in a safe and accessible Family Reunion Day in the 4th Congressional recent years, a number of National Juneteenth environment to all persons of Holmes, Carroll, District. Organizations have arisen to take their place Madison, Leflore counties and surrounding Proclaimed, this 20th day of June, 2014. alongside older organizations—all with the communities. Its motto is ‘‘Enter a Patient, f mission to promote and cultivate knowledge Leave a Friend.’’ (See more about the clinic at JUNETEENTH 2014 and appreciation of African American history http://www.mallorychc.org/) and culture. The City of Lexington is also the home of Juneteenth today, celebrates African Amer- the Community Students Learning Center HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE ican freedom while encouraging self-develop- (CSLC) founded by longtime African-American OF TEXAS ment and respect for all cultures. natives Leslie and Beulah Greer: ‘‘Our Mission IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As it takes on a more national and even for the Community Students Learning Center Thursday, June 19, 2014 global perspective, the events of 1865 in is to promote community and educational Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, on June Texas are not forgotten, for all of the roots tie change, by providing state-of-the-art leader- 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger rode into back to this fertile soil from which a national ship development and personal improvement Galveston, Texas and announced the freedom day of pride is growing. The future of opportunities for youth, adults, and seniors.’’ of the last American slaves; belatedly freeing Juneteenth looks bright as the number of cit- Its motto is ‘‘In Relentless Pursuit of Education 250,000 slaves in Texas nearly two and a half ies and states come on board and form local and Knowledge. (See more about CSLC at: years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Eman- committees and organizations to coordinate http://www.communitystudentlearning.org/) cipation Proclamation. the activities. The City of Lexington was at the heart of Juneteenth was first celebrated in the Texas f the Civil Rights Movement in Holmes County, state capital in 1867 under the direction of the Mississippi. Brave men and women, black and HONORING THE CITY OF Freedmen’s Bureau. white, protested, challenged and worked hard LEXINGTON, MISSISSIPPI Today, Juneteenth remains the oldest to bring about racial harmony. While some known celebration of slavery’s demise. It com- success in that regard was made, the city and memorates freedom while acknowledging the HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON County both still could currently use more ra- sacrifices and contributions made by coura- OF MISSISSIPPI cial reconciliation, according to some of the geous African Americans towards making our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES residents. great nation the more conscious and accept- Thursday, June 19, 2014 In addition to numerous historical firsts, ing country that it has become. today, the City of Lexington also boasts first This year, I introduced H. Res. 632 to Honor Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- ever Black Mayor of Lexington, Mississippi— Juneteenth Independence Day. In introducing er, I rise today to acknowledge the historically the Honorable Mayor Clint Cobbins, who is this Resolution, I acknowledge State Rep- rich city of Lexington, Mississippi. currently leading his community toward resentative Al Edwards of Texas and all Lexington is a city in Holmes County, Mis- progress. Houstonians who honor Juneteenth as well or sissippi. The population was 2,025 as of the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me all who celebrate this freedom day. 2000 census. It was named in honor of Lex- in recognizing the City of Lexington as a resil- Last year, I introduced H. Res. 268—a Res- ington, Massachusetts. Like much of the state, ient, historically rich rural town that has main- olution observing the historical significance of Holmes County suffered during and after the tained its community ties inside and outside its Juneteenth Independence Day. As we cele- Civil War. city limits by staying true to its roots in agri- brate the anniversary of Juneteenth, I ask that The City of Lexington is served by the culture and local owned businesses. Holmes County School District. It is also all of my colleagues join me in reflecting upon f its significance. served by a private school called Central Today, I will be reintroducing the Resolution Holmes Christian School (formerly Central RECOGNIZING THE SECOND AN- to commemorate this year’s celebration of Holmes Academy). NUAL GREATER SPRINGFIELD Juneteenth. The City of Lexington also has some rich CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Because it was only after that day in 1865 African-American History. It is the root for the ‘‘ABOVE AND BEYOND’’ AWARDS when General Granger rode into Galveston, Church of God in Christ (COGIC) (formerly Texas, on the heels of the most devastating called the Church of God when it got its Lex- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY conflict in our country’s history, in the after- ington beginning) by founder Bishop Charles OF VIRGINIA math of a civil war that pitted brother against Harrison Mason. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brother, neighbor against neighbor and threat- The City of Lexington can also boast as Thursday, June 19, 2014 ened to tear the fabric of our union apart for- having the first black-elected school super- ever that America truly became the land of the intendent in the State of Mississippi—Elder Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- free and the home of the brave. William Dean, who is now pastor of the St. ognize an outstanding group of first respond- Not until 1979 when my friend State Rep- Paul Church of God in Christ here in Lex- ers and public safety officers who have been resentative Al Edwards introduced the bill did ington. The church is situated next to the honored with the Second Annual Greater Juneteenth become a Texas state holiday. It beautiful campus of Saints College (now Springfield Chamber of Commerce ‘‘Above was first celebrated as such in 1980. closed to students) but is used for multiple and Beyond’’ Award. Civil rights pioneer Martin Luther King Jr. purposes, especially its church-like edifice These awards honor Fairfax County Fire- once said, ‘‘Freedom is never free,’’ and Afri- commonly known as ‘‘Holy Hill.’’ fighters, EMTs, Police Officers and Sheriff’s VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:30 Jun 21, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19JN8.028 E20JNPT1 tjames on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1036 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 20, 2014 Deputies who give back to the Greater Spring- IN RECOGNITION AND they celebrate 30 years of assistance and ad- field area by providing service to the commu- CELEBRATION OF JUNETEENTH vocacy on behalf of survivors of sexual assault nity outside their normal duties. In addition to in Prince William County, Virginia. the immeasurable contributions made every HON. AL GREEN There are more than 235,000 sexual as- saults every year in the United States. That is day in the line of duty, these men and women OF TEXAS one assault every two minutes. Forty-four per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have distinguished themselves through their cent of survivors are under the age of eight- extraordinary efforts in the community, which Thursday, June 19, 2014 een, and eighty percent of survivors are under largely go unseen.
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