[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 69 (Friday, May 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E923]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 A TRIBUTE TO LILLIE MAE EVANS FEREBEE

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2003

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Lillie Mae Evans Ferebee 
in recognition of her 100th birthday celebration and her commitment to 
her community.
  Lillie Mae Evans Ferebee, the eldest daughter of the late Willie and 
Sarah Evans, was born on May 2, 1903 in Greenborough, Georgia. She is 
the only child from a family of six children. Mrs. Ferebee moved to New 
York in 1937 where she met and married her husband, the late Livingston 
Ferebee.
  Although God never blessed them with biological children, they raised 
many family members and neighborhood children who have risen to become 
professionals throughout the great city of New York. The special gifts 
from God are her beloved daughter, Sharon Borno and her granddaughter, 
Yolanda Denise Taylor. Mrs. Ferebee has been the mother of these ladies 
from the time of their births.
  Many beautiful people are found in the Borough of Brooklyn, including 
Ms. Ferebee herself, who at the age of 100 years old resides in the 
Brevoort Housing Development of the Bedford Stuyvesant community. Mrs. 
Ferebee is affectionately known as ``Duchess'' to her family.
  A retired supervisor with the federal government at the Brooklyn Navy 
Yard, Mrs. Ferebee has lived her life with the axiom of helping those 
who are unable to care for themselves. She graduated and completed her 
early education in Greensborough, Georgia. Mrs. Ferebee has traveled 
throughout the United States as a motivational speaker. Prior to her 
retirement, Mrs. Ferebee administered care to many children in her 
neighborhood, enabling them to complete college and become business and 
health professionals, lawyers, and doctors. She has advocated on tenant 
issues for over 30 (thirty) years in the Brevoort Development. Mrs. 
Ferebee has been well respected for her role as captain of the Brevoort 
Tenant Association. Over the years, she has received numerous awards 
from the New York City Housing Authority, the Mt. Carmel Baptist 
Church, the Eastern Order, and many other community organizations.
  Mr. Speaker, I'd like to salute Ms. Lillie Mary Evans Ferebee on her 
100th birthday celebration. She is truly a gift from God and an honest 
and virtuous woman! As such, she is more than worthy of receiving our 
recognition today. I therefore urge my colleagues to join me in 
honoring this remarkable woman.

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