[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 29, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1436]
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             IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF SUSIE MUSHATT JONES

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 29, 1999

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the rich and full 
life of Susie Mushatt Jones as she celebrates her 100th birthday on 
July 6, 1999. Mrs. Jones is from the first generation of African-
Americans after the abolition of slavery. In the life of Mrs. Jones, 
she had the opportunity to witness many pivotal events in history. She 
is a source of history that we need in our community. The experiences 
of Mrs. Jones can help us better understand the world we live in. She 
has experienced the great depression, two world wars, the Harlem 
Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's, and many more 
historical events. She has helped to build the foundation of our 
community. Mrs. Jones has positively influenced the lives of family and 
friends from her advice and assistance.
  The life of Mrs. Jones must be acknowledged because she has advice on 
how to live a full and long life. Seniors, such as Mrs. Jones, act as 
pillars in our community. People in our community need to follow in her 
``foot steps'' because Mrs. Jones has accomplished something that many 
people dream of achieving. The resounding strength of Mrs. Jones will 
continue to permeate in the lives of the people that surround her.
  We pray that God will continue to bless Mrs. Jones.

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