[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 44 (Monday, March 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E444]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       HONORING MS. SALLIE HICKS

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                         HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 22, 2010

  Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speaker. Today I rise to pay tribute to 
the life and legacy of the late Ms. Sallie Hicks, a constituent in the 
Congressional district I represent who was known for her contagious, 
spiritual and endearing personality. It is with both profound sadness, 
but also an enduring sense of gratitude that I recognize her for the 
tremendous inspiration she provided to the South Florida community.
  Ms. Hicks was born on April 6, 1913 in Chipley, Florida to the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hicks. She was the second child of 14 siblings. 
Her early years were spent in Chipley until her family moved to Live 
Oak, Florida where she attended Suwannee County Public Schools.
  Affectionately known as ``Dr. Sally'', Ms. Hicks was employed by the 
Mary Elizabeth Hotel. Upon retiring, she began a second career as a 
caregiver at Betty's Sunshine and Sunset Daycare. Soon thereafter, she 
established her own daycare in her home. She created a loving home, 
gave guidance, potty trained, and provided health information. Most 
importantly, all of her children were loved. She was the surrogate 
grandmother to more than 15 children.
  Moreover, Ms. Hicks was a faithful member at Greater Bethel African 
Methodist Episcopal Church since the early 1950s.
  Ms. Hicks was blessed with a loving family who took pleasure in every 
aspect of her life and her interests. I offer my heartfelt condolences 
to her two daughters, Eveline and Cathia; granddaughter, Kimberly; and 
great-granddaughter, Evelyn.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you and all the members of this esteemed 
legislative body to join me in recognizing the extraordinary life and 
accomplishments of Ms. Sallie Hicks. She will be missed by all who knew 
her, and I appreciate this opportunity to pay tribute to her before the 
United States House of Representatives. While she will indeed be 
missed, her legacy, as well as the outstanding contributions she made 
to Greater Bethel A.M.E Church and the South Florida community will 
live on.

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