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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING JAMES NATHANIAL SHORT JR.
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HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON
of the district of columbia
in the house of representatives
Friday, September 6, 2019
Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of
Representatives to join me in recognizing James Nathanial Short Jr., a
District of Columbia native and retired 33-year veteran of the D.C.
Fire and Emergency Medical Services, on the occasion of his 73rd
birthday.
James Short Jr., who can trace his lineage in the United States as
far back as 1781, was born to James N. Short Sr. and Ollie W. Short.
The couple raised their six children in the historic Langston Terrace
Dwellings, named for John Mercer Langston, who was Dean of Howard
University Law School. Langston Terrace, the first public housing
complex in Washington, D.C. (3rd in our Nation), was erected in 1938,
designed by African-American architects and managed by Mr. Short's
father. James Short Jr. learned the value of God, family and community
in this nurturing setting.
During his tenure in the fire department, Mr. Short continuously put
his life on the line to protect D.C. residents. At one point during his
career, a building collapsed on him, yet his injuries did not hold him
back and he rose to become Deputy Fire Chief. Mr. Short worked with his
colleagues to stop illegal businesses in the District and to curb drug
sales.
Mr. Short has been a member of Brown Memorial African Methodist
Episcopal Church, on Capitol Hill since 1966 and is also a member of
the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia
(Redemption Lodge #24).
Mr. Short has been a leader in the civic life of the District. He is
the former Chairman of the Marshall Heights Community Development
Organization, Executive Board Member of the National Kidney Foundation,
former Boy Scout master for Brown Memorial AME Church and a member of
the Hillcrest Community Civic Association.
Mr. Short was educated in D.C. public schools and became a certified
public manager upon graduating from the George Washington University
Graduate School of Business and Public Management. He also received the
District of Columbia's ``Center for Excellence in Municipal
Management'' certificate. He was a D.C. Master Barber for over 40 years
and owned and operated the Le Droit Park Barbershop on Florida Avenue,
Northwest. Currently, Mr. Short is President and CEO of Short
Consultation, LLC.
Mr. Short was granted membership in the University Club of the
District of Columbia in 2013 and remains a member in good standing. He
enjoys hosting family, community and business gatherings and
celebrations there.
Mr. Short is blessed with two daughters, Kym Elder and Nicole Short,
five grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and a host of family
members scattered across the country.
Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in
recognizing James Nathanial Short Jr. for his outstanding achievements
and contributions to the District of Columbia on the occasion of his
73rd birthday.
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