[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 125 (Monday, September 30, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1703]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO LUCINDA SULLIVAN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct privilege to recognize 
Mrs. Lucinda Sullivan of Redvale, Colorado. Mrs. Sullivan has recently 
been honored in the State of Mississippi as the oldest living relative 
of the Confederate President, Jefferson Davis.
   Mrs. Sullivan grew up and has spent her life in southwestern 
Colorado after her grandparents relocated there in the 19th century. As 
Jefferson Davis' great granddaughter, Mrs. Sullivan is part of a proud 
legacy that is still revered throughout the South for Davis' leadership 
as President of the Confederacy during the Civil War. Davis was also an 
influential leader in the War with Mexico, and as the Secretary of War 
for the Franklin Pierce Administration.
  In honor of her historic past, Mrs. Sullivan was anointed Queen of 
Pioneer Days, and has just recently traveled to the Mississippi Delta 
with 16 other family members for Davis' annual birthday celebration. 
The festivities were held at the Beavoir home and museum, and then a 
family reunion was prepared at Davis' other home. Both homes were owned 
by Davis after his former properties had been confiscated by Union 
soldiers after the Civil War.
  Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to recognize Mrs. Lucinda Sullivan before 
this Congress and this nation for her participation in preserving our 
nation's rich and enduring history. It is through the continued efforts 
of citizens like Mrs. Sullivan that keeps American history alive today 
and I commend her for her efforts.




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