[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 92 (Friday, June 25, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1410]
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                     IN HONOR OF LILLIAN WASHINGTON

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                          HON. LYNN N. RIVERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 25, 1999

  Ms. RIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mrs. Lillian 
Washington, who will be celebrating her 100th birthday on July 1, 1999.
  Mrs. Washington was born in Montecello, Georgia, in 1899. She is the 
eleventh child of Charlie and Amanda Tuggle. During her childhood, she 
was most happy running and playing outside in the natural settings 
around her home. She attended Sardis Grade School, and graduated from 
Montecello High School.
  Since moving to the Detroit area over 75 years ago, Mrs. Washington 
has been a generous and active member of both her church and in her 
community. After marrying Charles Smith in 1922, she joined the Russel 
Street Baptist Church. Following the passing of Mr. Smith, she later 
remarried and joined Smith Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. 
She served faithfully on the church's Stewardess Board for many years, 
and her loving concern for others, especially children, has touched 
many hearts. Although she did not have biological children, she has 
been a ``mother'' to countless ``daughters.''
  Mrs. Washington lives alone in her apartment surrounded by precious 
mementos, a testament to her strong will and the fact that she is still 
``going strong.'' Her persevering spirit may best be symbolized by her 
favorite song, ``Through it All.'' She is certainly a treasure for our 
community, and I ask my distinguished colleagues to join me in wishing 
her a wonderful birthday and many more years of health and happiness.

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