[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 16] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 22507] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]RACIAL TERRORISM AT FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY ______ HON. ALLEN BOYD of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, September 23, 1999 Mr. BOYD. Mr. Speaker, many of you have seen in the Washington Post today that Florida A&M University, a historically black college in Florida's Second Congressional District, has been targeted by a racist bomber. In the last month, the school has received several bomb threats and has suffered two random blasts in an administrative facility and an academic building. While we are grateful that none of the students or faculty have been injured in these horrible incidents, a caller to a local television station, using racial slurs and profanity, indicated that these two bomb blasts are ``just the beginning.'' This racial terrorism has brought classes at Florida A&M to a halt, frightened students and faculty, and stunned the surrounding Tallahassee community. Following this most recent bombing, I spoke with the President of Florida A&M, Dr. Frederick Humphries, about his efforts to avoid further tragedy. With the assistance of local and federal law enforcement officers, school officials have been working to improve security and identify suspects. Dr. Humphries has increased mechanical surveillance and the number of police officers patrolling campus. However, as with any large school, the challenge of scouring every inch of campus is monumental. Today, I ask for your prayers and support for my constituents whose lives have been turned upside down by this evil plot. Florida A&M has a history of excellence, and the school's efforts to provide superb educational opportunities to its students should not be hindered by the acts of one hateful individual. I pray that these terrorist acts will not only be brought to a quick demise, but they will also serve to unite the Tallahassee community against the racial hatred of a select few. ____________________