[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 34 (Thursday, March 4, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E357]
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                   TRIBUTE TO MRS. ELLA YON STEVENSON

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 1999

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join 
me in paying tribute to Mrs. Ella Yon Stevenson of North, SC. On 
Friday, March 5, I will join the community in celebration of her 100th 
birthday.
  Mrs. Stevenson was born in Orangeburg County in the town of Norway, 
SC on March 17, 1899. She is the daughter of the late Glen and 
Henrietta G. Yon. As a child, she attended Norway Public Schools. Mrs. 
Stevenson joined Bushy Pond Baptist Church of Norway, SC at a very 
early age. She enjoyed singing in the choir until her health prevented 
her from participating. She is strongly committed to her church and 
community. To this day, Mrs. Stevenson continually offers support to 
her neighbors, friends, and family.
  Mrs. Stevenson cherishes her family. She married the late George W. 
Stevenson. They had four sons: George Stevenson, Jr., James Stevenson, 
Authur Stevenson, and Levern Stevenson (all deceased), and two unique 
daughters, Clara Mae Stevenson Pough and Reather Bell Stevenson Pough. 
Mrs. Stevenson has 34 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, and 48 
great-great grandchildren. She currently resides with her daughter 
Reather Bell in North, SC.
  Please join me in recognizing Mrs. Ella Yon Stevenson as she 
celebrates her 100th birthday.

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