[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 156 (Saturday, November 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2248]
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                SALLIE WILLIAMS, A GOOD CHRISTIAN WOMAN

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 7, 1997

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, Sunday, October 26, marked the Annual Women's 
Day program at my church, Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in 
Newark, NJ. The church and its faithful congregation are led by our 
progressive pastor, Rev. Toney Jackson. Occasions such as this are used 
to recognize those persons who make a positive difference in the lives 
of a church family. I am proud to inform you that Mrs. Sallie P. 
Williams, my aunt, was afforded this honor this year.
  Aunt Sallie, as she is known by both her relatives and her church 
family, has been a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church for 65 
years, since 1932. A deaconess since 1951, she has served as a member 
of the Willing Workers, the Progressive Women's Guild, and head of the 
church kitchen.
  As a young woman, Aunt Sallie learned photography and that was her 
career for over 30 years. She is a good Christian woman who has served 
as a stalwart role model for many young people.
  Aunt Sallie has always been deeply respected as the matriarch of our 
family, a kind-hearted and generous person with a special love of 
children. Following the untimely death of my mother during my boyhood, 
Aunt Sallie welcomed me into her home, along with my siblings.
  She and her late husband, Lincoln, had a strong and beautiful 
marriage spanning many decades. They were totally devoted to each 
other, the embodiment of true family values.
  Aunt Sallie has won the respect of all who know her through her 
strength of character, sense of purpose and commitment to her 
community.
  I know my colleagues join me in extending congratulations and best 
wishes to a person of whom I am so proud, Sallie P. Williams.

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