[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 189 (Wednesday, November 29, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2254]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING MS. ETHEL HAWS GREEN ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. JULIAN C. DIXON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 29, 1995

  Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Ms. Ethel Haws Green on 
the occasion of her 100th birthday, Saturday December 2, 1995.
  Born Alma Ethel Haws on December 2, 1895, in Del Valle, TX, Ethel 
began her education in the rural schools of Del Valle. She would later 
obtain her high school diploma from Los Angeles High School, attend 
Tillotson College, and earn a certificate in fashion design from Los 
Angeles Trade Tech School. Following the death of her mother, Ethel 
withdrew from college to assist her father in raising her eight sisters 
and brothers. While helping to care for her siblings, she worked as a 
school teacher in Forney, TX.
  Ethel's career took many turns as she helped support her family. 
After leaving Del Valle she worked in Dallas, TX as a waitress and in 
Chicago, IL as a housekeeper with the Southern Pacific Railroad. While 
working for the railroad Ethel studied cosmetology, earning her license 
as a cosmetologist and a promotion from housekeeper to beautician. It 
was here that she would meet her husband, Richard ``Pap'' Green, who 
worked as a clerk with the U.S. Postal Service. Ethel and Richard were 
married in September of 1928 and lived happily together for 55 years.
  Mr. and Mrs. Green moved to Los Angeles, CA shortly after they were 
married. In Los Angeles Ethel began working in a beauty shop. At the 
shop Ethel met Gladys Owens, with whom she opened her own beauty shop 
on historic Central Avenue. Several years later, Gladys moved to 
Chicago and Ethel became the sole proprietor of the establishment. 
While operating the beauty shop she had the privilege of working with 
such stars as Lena Horne, Eartha Kitt, and Catherine Dunham. During her 
career Ethel also worked as a seamstress and a businesswoman. Upon her 
husband's retirement Ethel spent a decade in the rest home business.
  Although Ethel maintained a busy career, she always found time to 
contribute to her community. Ethel has given direction and made 
financial contributions to many organizations which provide 
scholarships to deserving youngsters, such as the Alpha Wives Auxiliary 
Scholarship Fund, the Cecil Murray Education Center, the Tillotson 
College Scholarship Fund, and the National Association for the 
Advancement of Colored People. She continues to participate in a number 
of civic and social organizations, sharing with them her humor, 
insight, courage, and love of humankind.
  Mr. Speaker, Ethel Haws Green is an inspiration to us all. I ask that 
you and my colleagues join me in recognizing this wonderful and 
gracious lady on her 100th birthday.

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