[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 54 (Wednesday, April 30, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E798]
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                    TRIBUTE TO EUNICE FLANDERS CARY

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 30, 1997

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would like my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives to join me in paying tribute to a very special person 
who has truly made a difference in the lives of others, Eunice Flanders 
Cary of East Orange, NJ.
  Mrs. Cary is being honored for her efforts in providing foster care 
to African-American youngsters for more than 50 years. During the 
earlier years of her life, she volunteered to serve her community and 
did so until she retired more than 2 years ago.
  Eunice Flanders Cary is a native of New Jersey who has lived most of 
her life in Vauxhall. She raised three children--Jean Hopkins, Bernice 
Sanders, and a son, George Cary, now deceased. Mrs. Cary has six 
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
  In 1968, Mrs. Cary opened the first Emergency Shelter for Foster 
Children in Essex county. During this period, Mrs. Cary provided a home 
for 84 boys, giving guidance and love to each. Many have found 
rewarding positions in their adult lives as fireman, bank managers, bus 
drivers, and businessmen. Although retired, she still has one of her 
boys, who is now 82, residing with her.
  Mrs. Cary is a member of Bethlehem Chapter No. 41, Order of the 
Eastern Star, PHA East Orange, where she has served as treasurer for 28 
years and also served as past matron of her chapter. In addition, she 
is a member of Ruth Court No. 5, past most ancient matron heroines of 
Jericho and Rose of Sharon Court No. 4, Order of Cyrenes, PHA.
  In 1978, Mrs. Cary was honored by the Life Members guild of the 
National Council of Negro Women for being a foster mother to homeless 
boys. She is a life member of the National Council of Negro Women, 
Section of the Oranges.
  Mrs. Cary has been a member of Messiah Baptist Church in East Orange 
since 1945 and has been a member of the Church's flower guild for 41 
years. Her community involvement includes working with United Way and 
the Bureau of Toys Services.
  Mr. Speaker, we in New Jersey are very proud of this wonderful woman 
and we are grateful for all that she has done for our community. Please 
join me in sending congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Cary as we 
celebrate her many years of distinguished community service.

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