[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1437]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




THE COMMUNITY JOURNAL HONORS ERNESTINE O'BEE AT THEIR 27TH ANNIVERSARY 
                              CELEBRATION

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2003

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, August 22, 2003, The Community 
Journal will celebrate its 27th Anniversary. On this occasion, the 
newspaper will salute Ernestine O'Bee as an outstanding citizen in 
Milwaukee's African American community.
  Mrs. O'Bee is the proprietor of the Northwest Funeral Chapel, and has 
served in a professional capacity in her field since 1952. She is an 
astute businesswoman in her role as funeral director and is 
compassionate and caring to all she serves. In addition to her 
professional achievements, Ernestine O'Bee is a lady of elegance and 
eloquence. She has led an exemplary life and has been a model of 
generosity and graciousness for everyone whose life she has touched.
  As a pillar of the African American community, Ernestine O'Bee has 
been active in civic affairs and supportive of many organizations and 
individuals in her quest to improve the quality of life for the entire 
Milwaukee community. She has served many organizations including the 
Salvation Army, YWCA, YMCA, the House of Peace, Zonta Club and her 
sorority, Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association.
  Over the years, Mrs. O'Bee has sponsored over one hundred students in 
scholarships, some from birth through college. She is a substantial 
contributor to the Dr. Terence N. Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund, 
which recently graduated five students including one post graduate 
student from Tulane University.
  I wish to honor and thank Ernestine O'Bee for the countless gifts and 
contributions that she has made to strengthen, support and enrich the 
community. I appreciate her efforts and join in celebrating her life-
long achievements.
  Congratulations, Mrs. Ernestine O'Bee!

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