[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 8 (Tuesday, February 1, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E127]
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                         HONORING STELLA WELLS

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 2005

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding individual, Ms. Stella Wells. On February 17, 2005, family 
and friends will gather to honor Stella, as she celebrates her 100th 
birthday.
  Stella was born in 1905 in the town of Beech Grove, Arkansas. There, 
in 1922 under the same roof where she was born, she married farmer 
Charles Wells. Stella and husband Charley had six sons, 20 
grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 31 great-great-grandchildren, 
and 13 great-great-great-grandchildren. She has a total of 91 living 
descendents. The two enjoyed a marriage of 54 years.
  Stella is a longtime resident of Genesee County. She originally moved 
to Michigan for a short time in the early 50's and later Stella and 
Charley moved back to become permanent residents in 1974.
  Stella is currently the oldest living member of the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars Post 4087 of Davison. She is also a member of Harmony 
Baptist Church of Burton as well as Holly Grove Baptist Church of Beech 
Grove, Arkansas. Along with her many roles in the community, her 
greatest is as a beloved mother.
  Mr. Speaker, as the Member of Congress representing Genesee County, I 
ask my colleagues in the 109th Congress to please join me in not only 
recognizing Stella Wells for her outstanding life, but to wish her a 
very happy 100th birthday.

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