[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 132 (Thursday, October 19, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1838]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  HONORING THE LATE DR. ALICE SMOTHERS

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 18, 2000

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay 
tribute to a daughter of Texas, Dr. Alice Smothers. She passed away on 
Saturday, October 14, 2000, at the age of 104.
  The state of Texas, the nation and the world have lost not only a 
good friend for those in need, but also an outstanding educator and 
leader. Dr. Smothers, a well-known pioneer to many, provided a place in 
this world for orphaned Black children. Alongside her husband, the late 
J.W. Smothers, she founded St. Paul Industrial Training School. Like 
Dr. Smothers, the school served countless young Texans in providing 
training in the agricultural, industrial and technical arts for over 60 
years throughout the Henderson County community. Dr. Smothers' vision 
and leadership allowed the St. Paul Industrial Training School to 
become an entity that awarded educational scholarships to needy 
college-bound students. To this day, the scholarship program of the St. 
Paul Industrial Training School has assisted over 530 students to help 
them realize their dreams of pursuing a college education.
  I am deeply saddened that Texas, the nation and the world have lost 
such an exceptional and tireless trailblazer of the educational 
community like Dr. Smothers. I ask the House to join me in remembrance 
of Dr. Alice Smothers--a true champion for men, women and children 
everywhere.

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