[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 106 (Friday, July 31, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1488]
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                  TRIBUTE TO MRS. GEORGIANNA SINGLETON

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 30, 1998

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Georgianna Singleton 
on the occasion of her 101st birthday.
  Georgianna Brewer Singleton was born on this date July 30 in the year 
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety seven. She is the 
daughter of the late George and Hester Brewer. Mrs. Singleton was 
educated in the public schools of Sumter county. She met and married 
the late Willie Singleton, also of Sumter. Their union was blessed with 
six children, five of whom are still living; Maggie, Willie, Jr., 
Hester, Addell, and Woodrow. One child Ezekiel is deceased. Mrs. 
Singleton also raised a younger brother.
  Mrs. Singleton is a life-long member of St. Luke African Methodist 
Episcopal Church where for many years she sang on the gospel choir, 
served on the stewardess board, taught Sunday school, and participated 
in various other groups and organizations. Mrs. Singleton has received 
several awards for her dedication and outstanding service to her church 
and community.
  Mrs. Singleton has always been an inspiration to her family and 
community. She can still thread a needle without the aid of glasses, 
and continues to read the Bible daily. Hebrew 11:1, ``Faith the 
substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen,'' must 
be one of her favorite passages of scripture because no matter the 
situation, she always says, ``Leave it to the Lord and he will work it 
out.''
  Mrs. Singleton has outlived all of her siblings, but continues to 
enjoy the love of family. In addition to her five living children, she 
has 15 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great 
grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor this fine woman as she and her 
family celebrate her 101st birthday, and I ask that we all join in 
saluting her dedication to family, church, and community.

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