A Fitting Testimony

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A Fitting Testimony

Former Waco mayor Karl May and Rev. James R. Anderson, pastor of St. Paul AME and professor at Paul Quinn College, organized a testimonial dinner at the Waco Convention Center in May of 1975 to honor DuCongé's commitment to the city.The dinner was widely attended by city officials and DuCongé's supporters, and his successor, Mayor L. Ted Getterman, read a proclamation in his honor.

This file appears in: Oscar DuCongé

By Terri Jo Ryan
The first African American mayor of a major city in Texas, Oscar DuCongé rose to local prominence through his civil service and selfless dedication to improving life for all Wacoans. Born in Pass Christian, Mississippi, on April 19, 1909, Oscar…