[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 104 (Wednesday, July 27, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1609]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO MRS. AMANDA PEACH SMITH

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 26, 2005

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor one of my 
most distinguished constituents, Amanda Peach Smith. Mrs. Smith, who 
everyone knows as Aunt Sam turned 100 years old today.
  Aunt Sam moved to Philadelphia from Elloree, SC in 1925. She lived in 
West Philadelphia until 1931, when she moved to South Philly. In the 
1950s, she returned to my part of the city, West Philadelphia.
  Aunt Sam has a close and loving relationship with her community and 
with her God. She has been a member of the historic Union Baptist 
Church since 1927, shortly after her arrival in Philadelphia. A long 
time usher there, she was a part of the congregation that nurtured and 
supported Marion Anderson, Philadelphia's most famous opera singer.
  Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Smith is known for her love of gardening and 
flowers. In so many ways, she has brought beauty and joy to all of us.
  I know that all my colleagues will join me today in wishing her a 
happy 100th birthday.

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