[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 17, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E460]
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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

                       Wednesday, March 17, 1999

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join 
me in paying tribute to Mrs. Ella Yon Stevenson of Norway, South 
Carolina. Today, I gladly join the community in celebration of her 
100th birthday.
  Mrs. Stevenson was born in Orangeburg County in the town of Norway, 
South Carolina 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, South 
Carolina 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, South Carolina.
  Please join me in recognizing Mrs. Ella Yon Stevenson as she 
celebrates her 100th birthday today.

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