[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 123 (Thursday, October 5, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1683]
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                      TRIBUTE TO JOSEPHINE YOUNGS

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 5, 2000

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask my colleagues here in the 
U.S. House of Representatives to join me in honoring Mrs. Josephine 
Youngs of Roselle, New Jersey as she celebrates her 100th birthday.
  Born on October 25, 1900, in Jacksonville, Florida, Mrs. Youngs is 
the youngest surviving child of eight siblings, four brothers and four 
sisters. Mrs. Youngs married Walter Youngs in 1921, and they became the 
parents of one child. Mrs. Youngs has lived in Roselle, New Jersey for 
28 years and is now cared for by her daughter, Geraldine McLean. A long 
time member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Newark, Mrs. Youngs 
maintains a keen interest in current events, including the upcoming 
Presidential election. In addition, she is accomplished at sewing, 
quilt making, and gardening. She also cheers for the Yankees during 
baseball season.
  Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Youngs is truly an inspiration to those around her. 
As her family and friends gather to celebrate her life spanning a 
century, it is fitting that we take this opportunity to pay tribute to 
her and to extend our very best wishes on this special birthday.

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