[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2121]
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                  TRIBUTE TO MS. KATIE PATTERSON BOOTH

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, November 20, 2004

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a woman 
who has stood as a giant in her community and all throughout the 
country. Ms. Katie Patterson Booth at the age of 95 is still mentoring, 
nurturing, and leading in her community of Gulfport, Mississippi.
  Ms. Booth has earned a reputation of fighting for those that society 
would call the dispossessed, disenchanted, and brokenhearted. Ms. Booth 
through her boundless energy and passion continues to volunteer in her 
community--often she can be found encouraging young people to stay in 
school and avoid gangs. She is a woman on a mission to improve the 
quality of life for the residents in her community.
  Ms. Booth spent many years in Chicago where she also made her 
presence known by fighting for justice, equality and opportunity for 
African Americans and poor people. She worked to help establish 
Bethune-Cookman College. In addition, she organized and founded Jobs 
Corps of America while serving as the Program Developer for National 
Church Women United.
  Ms. Booth has received numerous awards and accolades. Including the 
Laurel Wreath Award presented annually to an individual that made 
significant contributions in the community, the Admiral Award, a high 
honor given to a Gulfport citizen, the Harriet Tubman Award, and the 
Frances Hooks Award given by the NAACP.
  I am pleased to honor and recognize the work of Ms. Katie Booth. She 
is a shining example of doing justice, loving kindness and walking 
humbling with God. On behalf of the constituents of the Seventh 
Congressional District of Illinois I commend Katie Patterson Booth for 
her commitment to education, courage, perseverance, and can do spirit.

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