[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 100 (Thursday, July 15, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1560]
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                      TRIBUTE TO WILLIE MAE RIVERS

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 15, 1999

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a woman whose 
leadership and caring nature have influenced so many, Ms. Willie Mae 
Rivers.
  Willie Mae Rivers was born in Charleston, SC. She aligned herself 
with Calvary Church of God in Christ in 1946, where she has served over 
the past 50 years. Ms. Rivers has also served as district missionary 
and assistant state supervisor for the state of South Carolina. Ms. 
Rivers has also held various positions on Screening and Program 
committees, District Missionaries, and instructor of the State 
Supervisor's class.
  Ms. Rivers is the mother of 12 children. She currently maintains a 
satellite office in addition to the Church of God in Christ 
headquarters in Memphis, TN.
  Ms. Willie Mae Rivers is a leader and giving individual who deserves 
the respect and admiration of everyone.

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