[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 8 (Tuesday, February 1, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E126-E127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO MRS. LUCILLE HALLMAN HOLMAN

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 2005

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mrs. Lucille 
Hallman Holman, a South Carolinian native whose dedication to service 
to God and country shines as an example to all of us. On February 13, 
2005, she will celebrate her 100th birthday, and I believe it is 
important to commemorate her centennial birthday with a few highlights 
of the many contributions she has made to her church and community.
  Mrs. Holman was born in Leesville, South Carolina and began her 
education in the local public schools. In order to finish high school 
she was forced to leave home at an early age and matriculated at nearby 
Betties Academy in Aiken County. She continued her education at 
Benedict College, a Baptist supported college in Columbia, where she 
met and married Lewis W. Holman, who was attending Allen University, a 
nearby African Methodist Episcopal Church supported school.

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  Mrs. Holman has made significant contributions to society. She joined 
Chappelle Station African Methodist Episcopal Church in January of 
1930, and was appointed to Stewardess Board Number E, where she served 
for 64 years before retiring in January 1994. In this capacity she also 
served as a Class Leader.
  In July of 1930, Mrs. Holman began working with the Church's 
Missionaries, and served as President of the Missionary Society for 57 
years. Her community involvement extended to serving as the Director of 
the Church's Young People's Division and as a Trustee of Allen 
University. She also served as President and Treasurer of the Zoie 
Social Club.
  Reaching out to the widows of her community, she formed the Widows 
Club, and she still attends the Quadrennial Conventions of the Women's 
Missionary Society of the A.M.E. Church. In addition to her extensive 
church and community involvements, Mrs. Holman has maintained tireless 
devotion to her family, raising her five grandchildren after the death 
of her son.
  Her untiring efforts have not gone unrecognized by her peers and 
associates. Mrs. Holman has received numerous awards and honors for her 
active membership in her church and her public service. She was named 
Woman of the Year by Chappelle Memorial A.M.E. Church in 1995. In May 
of 2000 the Columbia Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 
presented her with the Golden Years Award. In addition to these 
distinctions, she has been selected as Mother of the Church.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in celebrating 
the life and legacy of this venerable woman on her 100th birthday. She 
continues to blaze a trail in her community through Christian service. 
She remains a positive influence to future generations, and I wish her 
happy birthday and Godspeed.

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