[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 113 (Thursday, July 13, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1435-E1436]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           TRIBUTE TO THE WASHINGTON-BONAPART FAMILY REUNION

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                        HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 13, 1995
  Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, the Washington-Bonapart family gathers 
this weekend to celebrate its 15th national family reunion, which has 
some of its roots in my district in Philadelphia, PA.
  The Washington-Bonapart family reunion is composed of the descendants 
of Moses and Grace Washington, Sr. Grace was born as a slave in the 
West Indies, eventually immigrating to the United States as a free 
woman. She settled in Charleston, SC, where she met and later married 
her beloved husband, Moses. It is from this union that the Washington-
Bonapart family was born, now more than 500 members strong.
  Family members from six States, and 20 cities will gather in 
Washington this weekend for a celebration of family, community, and 

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heritage. Highlights of the weekend include an African cultural, 
fashion, and talent show, and honorary awards dinner, and a posthumous 
dedication ceremony to distinguished family member Jesse Nathaniel 
Hunt.
  I am especially pleased to commemorate the Winder family of 
Philadelphia, PA, who are serving as key organizers of this special 
event. Their dedication to their family and community is most 
impressive, and will certainly be evident in every activity this 
weekend.
  The Washington-Bonapart family motto is: The family is the strongest 
institution in the world, and its preservation is essential to a 
prosperous future for all humankind. I could not agree more. I ask my 
colleagues to join with me in saluting the Washington-Bonapart family 
reunion, which I am certain will be a weekend to remember.


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