[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 134 (Thursday, October 20, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2144]
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                        TRIBUTE TO ROSETTA JAMES

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                    HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR.

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 20, 2005

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize one North Alabama's most compassionate citizens, Mrs. Rosetta 
James. Mrs. James, who is celebrating her 80th birthday in Huntsville, 
Alabama has done a great deal to help further the quality of life for 
all individuals in our community.
  Mrs. James was born in Akron, Alabama After 27 years in the State of 
New York, she returned to her home State in 1973, and has spent the 
last 32 years serving in various community, church, and civic roles.
  Among her many accomplishments, Mrs. James has served her community 
and her State as the Alabama Democratic Conference Chairperson from 
1992 to 1996. Additionally, she was appointed by Governor Fob James as 
the first volunteer Deputy Registrar in Madison County, has served on 
the Huntsville City Schools Advisory Council, the Family Service Center 
Board, and has volunteered with the Madison County Board of Volunteers 
and Corrections, the NAACP, and many more.
  Furthermore Mr. Speaker, Mrs. James continues her extraordinary work 
throughout the community today. Currently, she volunteers at two 
community schools to help children learn to read. Mrs. James also 
continues to inspire others to take an active role in the community. In 
addition, she works to organize voter registration drives and absentee 
ballots for people who cannot go to the polls.
  Mr. Speaker, Mrs. James has had a tremendous positive impact on our 
community in Huntsville. On October 21st, Mrs. James' family and 
friends are gathering to celebrate her 80th birthday with a surprise 
party. I rise, on behalf of everyone in North Alabama to thank her for 
everything she has done for the area and to wish her a happy and 
healthy 80th year.

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