Extensions of Remarks — Congressional Record, June 4, 2020, page E512
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Page E512 of the Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record for June 4, 2020. It prints tributes headed Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Cassandra "Melody" Montgomery, by Ms. Tlaib, and Remembering Dr. Marshall Mitzman, by Mr. Swalwell, and a statement recognizing Mr. John McCall, III. Another statement describes community efforts in Aiken, including a weekly Drive N' Dine event serving 250 meals that was created with federal CARES Act funding.
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E512 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 4, 2020
God will always have his back if he remains HONORING THE LEGACY OF DR. partnered with local restaurants to feed sen-
focused and continues to follow the right path CASSANDRA ‘‘MELODY’’ MONT- iors over 60 with their weekly Drive N’ Dine
in life. GOMERY event, serving 250 meals so far. This is a
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join weekly event created with the federal CARES
me in recognizing Mr. John McCall, III for his HON. RASHIDA TLAIB Act funding.
The Aiken County NAACP Adult Branch &
dedication to academic excellence, tenacity to OF MICHIGAN
Youth Council, under Chapter President Eu-
serving his community and desire to be an ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
gene White, delivered lunches from Honey
ample for all. Thursday, June 4, 2020 Baked Ham owner Jignesh Desai to the work-
Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ers of Pruitt Health in both Aiken and North
f Augusta in recognition of National Skilled
honor the hard work and service of Dr. Cas-
sandra Montgomery on behalf of the commu- Nursing Care Week. Aiken’s Civil Air Patrol
REMEMBERING DR. MARSHALL squadron members Nancy Reason, Ron Kight,
nities of Detroit.
MITZMAN and Chris Medlin delivered homemade and
Over the years, Dr. Montgomery has taken
on many roles, working in different capacities, store-bought snacks to Aiken Regional Med-
but she has always remained steadfast in the ical Center’s hospital employees who work in
HON. ERIC SWALWELL pursuit of social justice. Dr. Montgomery first environmental services. Golden Harvest Food
OF CALIFORNIA moved to Detroit from Alabama as a young Bank, under Executive Director Amy
child. She grew up in the beautiful city of De- Breitmann and its community partners, includ-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing Recleim a recycling company in
troit in its golden age of growth. She experi-
Thursday, June 4, 2020 enced Motown’s musical scene and enjoyed Graniteville, South Carolina, the Horse Creek
her youth spent in neighborhoods where Trust’s Turner Simkins and the Graniteville
Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam goods and services could be found without Valcluse Warrenville Fire Department, under
Speaker, I rise to recognize the life of Dr. Mar- even leaving the community. Dr. Montgomery Chief Raymond Scott, Jr. loaded and distrib-
shall Mitzman, on the occasion of his passing also witnessed Detroit in the midst of the uted boxes containing meals.
on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. 1960s civil rights movement. She knew the I am honored and inspired to represent the
pain of segregation through her childhood vis- Aiken community.
Born on May 23, 1946, to Moe Mitzman and
its to Alabama, but she also bore witness to f
Nellie Mitzman-Schwartz, Marshall and his
four siblings grew up in Angola, Indiana. His one of the most important speeches delivered HONORING ERIC THOMPSON
family remembers, even as a boy, Marshall by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at a
valued his education and worked hard to en- speech at Cobo Hall in 1963. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON
sure an opportunity to continue his education These memories instilled in Dr. Montgomery OF MISSISSIPPI
after high school. that social justice is a need worth fighting for, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
something she carried through in her work. Dr.
Marshall made his way to California in 1964 Montgomery built the foundation of her profes- Thursday, June 4, 2020
and landed in the Bay Area. Using his edu- sional life in service to others, whether in so- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam
cation at Foothill College and De Anza Col- cial work, advocacy, or in counseling, she was Speaker, I rise today to honor a hardworking
lege as a launching pad, he obtained a bach- a friend to the people of the City of Detroit. and ambitious man, Mr. Eric Thompson. Eric
elor’s degree at San Jose State University; Those of us who knew her in her capacity at has shown what can be done through hard
but, he did not stop there. Marshall went on to People’s Community Services in Southwest work, dedication and a desire to serve others.
obtain a master’s degree from Judge College, Detroit know her particularly for her tenacity in Eric Thompson is a native of Rolling Fork,
Cambridge University, at which he later be- preserving the culture of the neighborhood of Mississippi and a graduate of South Delta
came Dr. Mitzman upon the completion of his Delray. High School in 2013. During his high school
doctoral program. I therefore ask you to join me in tribute to career, he participated in football, basketball,
Dr. Cassandra Montgomery, a beautiful soul and track. Eric excelled in football, becoming
Marshall would then return to California
and fighter for justice. an All-District Wide Receiver his Junior and
where he started several small businesses. He
f Senior year. He made the decision to attend
quickly became an integral part of the fabric of
the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff major-
our community by lending his expertise to sev- THANKFUL FOR THE GENEROSITY ing in Computer Science.
eral networks. He served as an adjunct pro- OF AIKEN CITIZENS During his years on the university’s campus,
fessor at several of our community colleges Mr. Thompson spent most of his time with the
and held a lifetime California Community Col-
lege teaching credential. He also taught at the
HON. JOE WILSON ROTC program. This interaction directly af-
OF SOUTH CAROLINA fected his development as an impactful leader
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. The and his ability to work well with others while
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
boards on which Marshall served are almost building a cohesive environment. Eric was a
too numerous to name, but notable among Thursday, June 4, 2020 member of the Golden Lion Football Team
them are the Alameda County School Board Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam while at UAPB. He worked his way into a
Association, the Hayward Education Founda- Speaker, as I travel throughout the Second starting position as a wide receiver and on
tion, and the Friends of Chabot College Foun- Congressional District, I have been inspired by special teams. He also became a member of
dation. the outpouring of support and generosity for the Gamma Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha
In 2008, Marshall became a board member those in need defeating the Wuhan Virus. In Psi Fraternity, Inc. He graduated in 2018 with
of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College Aiken County, many individuals and organiza- his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer
District (CLPCCD), with which he worked to tions have stepped forward to assist their fel- Science.
increase access to education in the parts of low South Carolinians, including Apazza di After graduating he became a Math Teacher
our community where opportunity has not Napoli owner Cliff Garzzillo, who donated over and Coach for the South Delta School District
been distributed as equally as the capability of 400 pasta meals to local grocery stores and (Middle School), giving back to the community
medical workers. Prime Steakhouse owner that raised him. Within his first year as a
our students. Marshall served on the CLPCCD
Randy Stamm, with the help of local Real Es- coach, his leadership skills and his ability to
Board of Directors until his passing. His com-
tate Agent Barb Gould Uskup, donated 150 create a TEAM approach; his students in-
mitment to students will be among his greatest
meals to Aiken Regional Medical Centers creased their test scores from 21 to 69 per-
legacies. We’re all grateful to Marshall, for al-
(ARMC) hospital workers. Palmetto Golf Club, cent. He made a significant impact with his
ways putting the needs and education of our
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led by Pro Emeritus Brooks Blackburn in students on the field as well as a new coach
students first. taking over the reins with only one week be-
Aiken, donated 350 lunches from talented
Marshall was recovering from a brain tumor Newberry Hall owners Patrick and Natalie Car- fore the season started; his team produced a
in one of our community’s skilled nursing facili- lisle to Aiken Regional Medical Center thanks winning season finishing 5–2. His basketball
ties when the cruelty of COVID–19 stole him to Club member donations. team finished 8–6 in his first year. He is now
from us. He is survived by his wife Felie, two Aiken Senior Life Center, under the leader- in his second year of teaching and his stu-
children, and seven grandchildren. ship of Executive Director Aimee Hanna, has dent’s test scores have continued to increase
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