[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 22, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E897]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING MRS. EDDIE LEE EDWARDS MCPHERSON ON HER BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. JACK KINGSTON

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 22, 2001

  Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor and pleasure to 
rise today on behalf of a very special person who resides in my 
district. On Saturday, May 26th, Mrs. Eddie Lee Edwards McPherson will 
be celebrating her 80th birthday along with her friends and family. I 
would like to join with the many in congratulating her upon this 
significant milestone.
  Eddie Lee was born to the late Samuel P. M. Rhodes and the late 
Florence Hagins Rhodes in 1921 in Bulloch County, GA; and was united in 
marriage to the late Joseph Sterling Edwards, Sr. with whom she was 
blessed with her six children, four daughters and two sons. She is 
currently married to Leroy McPherson who graced her with four 
stepchildren, three daughters and one son. Throughout her life, though, 
the Lord bestowed upon her the love of even more sons and daughters-in-
law, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as other 
embraced children.
  Mrs. McPherson graduated from Savannah State College with a degree in 
Elementary Education. Throughout her career, Eddie Lee was given the 
opportunity to reach many young children at Perry Elementary, Viola 
Burroughs Elementary, C.B. Greer Elementary and Ballard Elementary. She 
has also served faithfully in the community and at local churches.
  This remarkable lady is an encourager, a disciplinarian, a dear 
friend to many and an indomitable matriarch. Her faith, courage and 
kindness are an inspiration to all who have been touched by her. God 
blessed us when he gave us Mrs. Eddie Lee Edwards McPherson. May God 
bless her on her 80th birthday.

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