[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 51 (Wednesday, April 2, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E481]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING ANNA ETHEL LOUISE MOORE PORTER AND CORDEN PORTER

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                           HON. BARON P. HILL

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 2, 2008

  Mr. HILL. Madam Speaker, on April 8, 2008, Anna Ethel Louise Moore 
Porter will celebrate her 100th birthday. I would like to not only 
recognize this incredible milestone in Mrs. Porter's life, but also 
reflect upon all that she and her late husband, Corden Porter, have 
accomplished in their lives. Mr. and Mrs. Porter have given so much to 
the Jeffersonville community, and for that, I am eternally grateful.
  The young Porter couple moved to Jeffersonville, Indiana, in 1928. 
Corden Porter's daughter described his life as ``spent trying to 
overcome poverty and racial segregation.'' And, Mrs. Porter was always 
at his side, always supporting this mission.
  Mr. Porter had a distinguished career as a long-time educator at 
Taylor High School in Jeffersonville. First a teacher, then a 
principal, Mr. Porter worked at Taylor High School from 1928-1952. 
Because of his position at the high school and well-regarded intellect, 
most of the Porter's friends and neighbors referred to him as ``Doc 
Porter.'' He was an unparalleled leader in the African-American 
community of Jeffersonville. Unfortunately, his life was cut much too 
short when he passed away in 1963.
  Mrs. Porter was also a presence at Taylor High. School, often serving 
as a substitute teacher. When not teaching, Mrs. Porter was known to 
collect donations for the local Red Cross and give piano lessons. She 
and her husband were very active in their church--Wesley Memorial 
Methodist Church. Mrs. Porter has been awarded two Guiding Light Awards 
as an outstanding person in the Jeffersonville African-American 
community. What she most often speaks about, however, is her family. 
The Porters have five children, 16 grandchildren, 27 great 
grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.
  Happy birthday Mrs. Porter and thank you for giving so much back to 
the Southern Indiana community during your 100 years.

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