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HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF MR. ROLAND DYKES, III
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HON. DIANA HARSHBARGER
of tennessee
in the house of representatives
Monday, August 23, 2021
Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Mr. Roland Dykes, III, a beloved pillar of Newport in Cocke County, Tennessee. Mr. Dykes is currently the Mayor of the City of Newport, having followed in the footsteps of his father. He is a graduate of Jacksonville University where he earned his MBA; the University of Tennessee-
Knoxville where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1974; and Cocke County High School in 1969 where he graduated with honors. He retired from Quaker Oats/PepsiCo in 2012 and then worked briefly as an independent marketing consultant in the beverage industry before retiring for good in 2013 to pursue volunteer and political opportunities. His illustrious career includes stints working for such notable companies as Xerox, DuPont, AT&T, and Quaker Oats in positions of leadership ranging from District Manager, Regional Manager and Area Manager.
Roland's legacy of community service is notable as well. He is a graduate of both the East Tennessee Regional Leadership program and Cocke County's Leadership program. Mr. Dykes has served as the President of the Tanner Preservation Alliance, an organization to preserve the first school for African Americans in Cocke County. He is a former President of the Tennessee Picnic Association, served on the Board of Directors for Newport Utilities and served as Chairman. He is the immediate Past Chair of the East Tennessee Development District and currently chairs the Policy Council of the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency. His civic and community service also includes being active with the Newport Kiwanis Club and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
His legacy of love includes being married to his wife, Rhonda, and they will celebrate 45 years of marriage on November 26, 2021. They have one son, Roland IV.
Mr. Dykes will be honored by the Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service with the Cocke County Citizenship Award in September of 2021.
Madam Speaker, Roland Dykes, III has been a source of leadership, compassion, and support for the citizens of Newport and Cocke County as well as a strong community advocate for racial equality and positive change. I proudly honor him.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 149
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