[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 106 (Friday, July 31, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1488]
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                     A TRIBUTE TO ALYCE LIVINGSTON

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 30, 1998

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my 
constituent and dear friend, Mrs. Alyce J. Livingston of Decatur, 
Illinois who has recently passed. She was a devoted citizen and my 
condolences and best wishes go to her family and all who will miss her.
  Alyce was born on July 19, 1934 in Paducah, Kentucky. She was a 
dedicated student, and her scholastic excellence throughout her years 
at Lincoln High and West Kentucky Vocational School led her to my 
district during the 1950's, where she attended Millikin University.
  Alyce recognized the importance of providing quality child care 
service to Decatur's next generation. As founder and director of the 
Tiny Tots Nursery, she inspired and shaped our young children. In 
addition, Alyce was also a lab technician for the A.E. Stanley 
Manufacturing Company, where she provided nearly thirty years of 
service.
  As a faithful community leader, Alyce spent her time helping the city 
of Decatur and increasing momentum in the Civil Rights struggle. She 
was a long time member of the National Association for the Advancement 
of Colored People (NAACP), where she served as an advisor and member of 
the Joe Slaw Civil Rights Awards Committee. Her strong beliefs in 
equality fostered her persistent efforts to build unity in Decatur. 
Furthermore, Alyce was a Decatur Township Trustee who committed five 
years to the city and was a member of the St. Peter's African Methodist 
Episcopal Church. She is survived by her husband of 40 years. Mr. David 
C. Livingston, President of the Illinois NAACP, and her two sons, 
Malcolm and David.
  Mr. Speaker, citizens such as Alyce Livingston exemplify the undying 
devotion critical to community involvement. I will miss her dedication, 
her persistence, and most of all, her friendship. Mr. Speaker, please 
join me in recognizing Mrs. Alyce J. Livingston whose dedication to her 
career, community, and her personal convictions had a profound impact 
on those who knew her, including myself. It has been an honor to have 
represented her in the United States Congress.

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