[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 144 (Wednesday, October 15, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2047]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO MRS. AUDREY LOTT ON THE OCCASION OF HER 100TH 
                                BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 15, 2003

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Audrey Lott is an incredibly bright 
woman whose life reflects both the spirit and struggles experienced by 
African-Americans in the United States. This Saturday, October 18, Mrs. 
Lott will celebrate her 100th birthday.
  Mrs. Lott is the granddaughter of a former slave who was a messenger 
for General Grant in the Civil War. Mrs. Lott grew up in Washington, DC 
and attended pharmacology school while in her 20's. For a time, she 
worked for Simmons Pharmacy at 21st & L Streets in Washington. She left 
her job after a few years to stay at home and care for her mother. 
After her mother passed, Mrs. Lott worked as a housekeeper. In fact, 
Mr. Speaker, she once served tea to Mrs. Bess Truman and Mrs. Eleanor 
Roosevelt. In the early 1960's, Mrs. Lott moved to Tiffin, Ohio, which 
is in my congressional district. Her son, Grant C. Taylor, soon 
followed.
  Mrs. Lott and her family have sacrificed much but contributed greatly 
to the United States. Mrs. Lott is a grand, intelligent lady, an avid 
reader of a variety of fiction, and a dear, true friend to many. It is 
in that spirit that I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special 
tribute to Mrs. Audrey Lott on the occasion of her 100th birthday 
celebration. Our communities are served well by having such honorable 
and giving citizens, like Mrs. Lott, who care about their well being 
and stability. We wish her all the best as we pay tribute to one of our 
nation's finest citizens.

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