[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 10, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1756]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO MRS. NORA G. CLEMONS McCOWAN

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                       HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2003

  Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring recognition to 
a close and dear friend of mine, Mrs. Nora G. Clemons McCowan.
  Mrs. McCowan was actually born in Terrell, Tennessee on September 17, 
1913. She moved to Cleveland in 1946 upon wedding Wilmer R. McCowan, 
affectionately known as Winnie. Their marriage endured for 52 years. 
For several years, the couple won the Cleveland Press Beautiful Block 
Contest for their infamously marvelous yard. Wilmer McCowan passed away 
in January of 1999. Mrs. McCowan had one daughter, Dexter Louise 
Mosley. I sailed with her grandson on many occasions.
  I know Mrs. McCowan to be a devout member of East Mt. Zion Baptist 
Church. She has held this membership for over 70 years. She sings in 
the Sanctuary Choir, leads Group 22 and is president of the Group 
Leaders Council. She is also involved in the Missionary Society and the 
Sunday school.
  In the community, Mrs. McCowan sports active membership with the 
Passadena Street Club and serves as Precinct Captain during election 
season.
  I have known Mrs. McCowan my entire life. She is a clear role model 
for all people in Ohio's 11th Congressional District.

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