[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 53 (Thursday, April 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E560]
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                   RECOGNIZING ALLIE BENNETT SHIELDS

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                        HON. TRAVIS W. CHILDERS

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 15, 2010

  Mr. CHILDERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of 
Allie Bennett Shields on the occasion of her 90th birthday. Allie 
Bennett Shields was born on April 15, 1915 in Prentiss County, 
Mississippi. She grew up on a farm near New Site, Mississippi.
  At 19, Allie married Marshall Shields on December 23, 1934. Allie had 
a long and active working life. She was one of the original members of 
East Booneville Baptist Church in 1948. Allie and Marshall were married 
for 45 years and had one son, Tommy Lee Shields. She is blessed with 
two grandchildren, Jamie and Johnny Shields.
  I am honored to have Allie as a resident in my congressional 
district. Celebrating a 90th birthday is a momentous occasion that many 
strive for, yet few accomplish. I can only imagine the advances and 
changes she has witnessed during her celebrated life. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in paying tribute to Mrs. Allie Bennett Shields 
on her 90th birthday.

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