[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1335]
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 CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. TORRY KIDD, SR. ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 
                        65TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2007

  Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. 
Torry Kidd, Sr., on the occasion of their 65th wedding anniversary. 
Torry Kidd, Sr., and Lydia Stallworth were married on June 26, 1942, at 
Parsonages at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama.
  Mr. Kidd is a respected member of his church and community. He has 
been a member of the Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church #2 for over 60 
years, recently serving as trustee. In 1942, he began his service with 
the U.S. Army. Following an honorable discharge, he went to work for 
McGowin & Lyons Hardware and Supply Company, while earning his degree 
from Spaulding Business School. Mr. Kidd then went to work for Moore 
Handley and became the company's first African-American salesperson. 
When the company relocated, Mr. Kidd became the building manager for 
World Wide Crating and Packing Company. He retired in 1984 and started 
Kidd Janitorial Service.
  A member of Andrew Street Church of Christ for over 60 years, Mrs. 
Kidd was born Lydia Stallworth in Gordonville, Alabama. A graduate of 
Lowndes County Training School, her first job was with a janitorial 
service. After raising 11 children, Mrs. Kidd returned to the work 
force and began caring for elderly patients at Cogburn Nursing Home and 
later at the Medic Center in Mobile. Her skills combined with her 
compassionate heart led to requests for her service as a private duty 
nurse, which she was for over 30 years.
  Their 11 children: Torry, Jr., Winston, Sr., Anthony, Sr., Christina, 
Wayne, Sr., Donna, Arnold, Sr., Amos, Beverly, Mark, Sr., and Phillip, 
Sr. would like me to pass on a special word of appreciation to their 
parents for the example they have set, the encouragement they have 
given; and yes, even the discipline they have administered. Mr. and 
Mrs. Kidd's family are grateful for the love they shared not only with 
them but with their many friends.
  Madam Speaker, in these times where there is so much trouble and 
turmoil on the television set and all around us in our communities, it 
is refreshing to know a family that is committed to the values and 
outstanding morals that Mr. and Mrs. Torry Kidd, Sr., have encouraged 
in their marriage and family. I have no doubt that this marriage 
symbolizes the strength of character and love of God that every 
American should emulate. I know their 11 children, 25 grandchildren, 32 
great grandchildren, and their many friends join with me in 
congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Kidd on their 65th anniversary and wishing 
for them many more happy celebrations to come.

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