[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 21 (Thursday, March 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E303-E304]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         TRIBUTE TO MATTIE SIMS

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 5, 1998

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to introduce you to 
Mattie Sims. Mattie is a wonderful person, and an outstanding asset to 
our community, my hometown of Paterson, New Jersey.
  Mattie's roots are in the south. She was born in Alabama and raised 
in Florida. Eventually, she made her way north to New Jersey,

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where she raised her family. She is the proud mother two children, a 
daughter, Stacey, and a son, Richard. Her favorite pursuits include 
collecting miniature elephants, solving crossword puzzles, and playing 
bingo.
  For well over thirty years, Mattie has served the residents of 
Paterson as an employee of the Post Office. Her commitment to public 
service is combined with a sincere interest in private enterprise. In 
Keeping with this interest, Mattie works part-time as a real estate 
agent for Shriver Realty of Paterson.
  In addition to her professional and familial responsibilities, Mattie 
is also actively engaged in a number of religious and service-oriented 
organizations. A faithful member of the Grace Chapel Baptist Church, 
she serves the congregation as the President of the Senior Usher 
Ministry. Mattie is also a participant in the Hospitality and Pastor 
Aide Ministries. She is also a member and the financial secretary of 
the Passaic County African American Woman organization. She is also 
member of Chapter 22 of the Matron Star of Bethlehem, the Order of the 
Eastern Star, and the Royal Matron of Lady Love, Chapter #7.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, the people of 
Paterson, and Mattie's family and friends as we honor her for here 
extraordinary contributions to the community.

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