[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 38 (Thursday, March 30, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E485]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO PARTHENIA HOLLIDAY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 30, 2006

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Parthenia R. 
Holliday and I hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing the 
accomplishments of this outstanding member of the community.
  Parthenia R. Holliday was born in Philadelphia, PA.
  Her childhood years were like so many others filled with challenges, 
crossroads and hurdles that seemed uncrossable. At the tender age of 16 
she knew her life long dream and desire was the wonderful art of 
singing. Her father and other sibling also were musically inclined and 
played instruments and sang, and so it was in her blood to sing and 
sing she did.
  Ms. Holliday sang all over the world from Budapest, Hungary, Russia, 
Africa, and most recently in 2005 in London, England. She has also 
performed with Alvin Slaughter and others.
  Ms. Holliday sang in many establishments in New York City and New 
Jersey. Unfortunately, Ms. Holliday found herself entangled in 
substances that were not healthy, or helpful for her continued growth 
and high self-esteem. Ms. Holliday's life took a wonderful change in 
her early 20s, hearing the promises of God, she accepted Jesus Christ 
as her lord and savior. The word of deliverance was preached unto her 
and after many trials and errors, the chains that bound her were broken 
and the broken pieces of her life were put back together again. Nothing 
became more important to Ms. Holliday than to do the will of Him who 
called her out of darkness to the marvelous light.
  Ms. Holliday combined the fields of dentistry and elder care for a 
lifetime of caring and sharing. However, she believes her greatest gift 
is fundraising. Ms. Holliday received a certificate for great community 
services from the Honorable State Senator John L. Sampson for her 
accomplishments at the Bible Speaks Church and Christian School of 
Brooklyn, NY.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent on this body to recognize 
the accomplishments of Parthenia R. Holliday as she offers her talents 
for the betterment of our local and national communities.

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