[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 160 (Thursday, November 6, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2249]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO FLORENCE FOXWORTH

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 6, 2003

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to Florence G. 
Foxworth of Marion, South Carolina, for her contributions to our State 
as a public school teacher for more than five decades, her numerous 
civic and community activities and her particular dedication to 
fulfilling special education needs of challenged public school 
students.
  Ms. Foxworth has been teaching in public schools since 1951 and has 
earned the Teacher of the Year Award at Mullins High School. Earlier 
this year she was named Marion County NAACP's Woman of the Year, and 
was named second runner up for the South Carolina NAACP's Woman of the 
Year Award. She is also a Golden Apple Award recipient for her work 
with special needs children.
  In addition to inspiring thousands of students of all races, 
backgrounds, and beliefs to exceed and enhance the quality of life for 
all in our society, Ms. Foxworth also recognizes that children with 
special needs not only accords us some of our greatest educational 
challenges, but also some of our most rewarding experiences. As a 
former public school teacher, I appreciate her perseverance in insuring 
that every student leaves the classroom at the end of the day with a 
positive self-image, a commitment to always putting forth the best 
effort possible and a broader level of intelligence.
  Ms. Foxworth's commitment to serving others extends well beyond the 
classroom. She volunteers with the ALS Association, serves on the Board 
of Disabilities and Special Needs, and reads for nursing home patients. 
Her political contributions include volunteering as a voter 
registration volunteer for Marion County and as a member of the South 
Carolina Democratic Women's Council, National Council of Negro Women 
and the Palmetto Black Caucus. She also generously volunteered for my 
1992 campaign for the seat I now hold in this august body, U.S. House 
of Representatives, and I am grateful to her for the time and effort 
she expended.
  Ms. Foxworth earned a degree in Elementary Education from Benedict 
College in Columbia, South Carolina, and subsequently earned a Master's 
degree in Special Education from North Central University in Durham, 
North Carolina. She is a member of the NAACP and is actively involved 
in her church's activities.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me today in honoring 
Ms. Florence G. Foxworth for her many years of service to South 
Carolina. She is an invaluable asset to Mullins High School and one of 
the finest mentors our State has to offer. I am proud of her many 
achievements and look forward to her many future ventures. I wish her 
good luck and Godspeed.

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