[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 154 (Thursday, November 4, 1999)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2268-E2269] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING MINISTER ARTHUR E. CASSELL, OF SIKESTON, MO, ON HIS RECOGNITION BY THE ``DAUGHTERS OF SUNSET'' ______ HON. JO ANN EMERSON of missouri in the house of representatives Thursday, November 4, 1999 Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, November 13, 1999, Minister Arthur E. Cassell is being honored by the Sikeston, MO ``Daughters of Sunset'' at their 15th Annual Recognition Program. I would like to extend my congratulations to Minister Cassell who is [[Page E2269]] being recognized on this day for his community involvement. Minister Cassell is an associate minister at the Opportunity Church of God and Christ in Charleston, MO, and has been employed as a letter carrier at the Sikeston, Missouri Post Office since December 1981. He is married to Lucille (Richardson) Cassell who is president of their diaper company. The Cassells are the parents of four sons. Minister Cassell is a former marine who has been an active worker in the Southeast Missouri area since his discharge. He is the president of the Charleston Branch of the NAACP, chairman of the Weed & Seed Steering Committee in Charleston; has served as an executive board member of Southeast Missouri Legal Services since 1989, and served on the Community Outreach Center board in Sikeston, MO. Minister Cassell also has cosponsored job preparedness classes, youth services, and activities. In his own words, ``Through helping others and trying to meet people's needs, I have found that even more needs to be done.'' Minister Cassell's philosophy is, ``If you're going to do it, go all out.'' Congratulations, Minister Cassell, on your recognition by the ``Daughters of Sunset.'' By ``going all out'' for your family, church and community, you have touched the lives of so many others, and have helped them discover the possibility of brighter futures. ____________________