[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 91 (Thursday, June 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1140-E1141]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING COLONEL J. MOTLEY

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 2010

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Colonel J. Motley, 
the Grand Worthy Patron of the Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Order of the 
Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation, Jurisdiction of Michigan. Mr. 
Motley is only the third person from the Royal Star Chapter No. 27 to 
hold this esteemed position

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and he will be honored at an event in Flint, Michigan on Saturday, June 
19th.
  Colonel J. Motley was born the 7th child of 13 children. He graduated 
from CCTS High School in Alabama and moved to Michigan. He retired from 
General Motors after 35 years of service. He serves on the Usher Board 
#2 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and has been a member of the 
congregation for 46 years. He is a member of the Westwood High Block 
Club. Mr. Motley and his wife, Barbara, have 3 children and 5 
grandchildren.
  He is a member of the Eureka Lodge No. 16 and has served as 
Worshipful Master for two years. He has served as Excellent High Priest 
with the Royal Arch Chapter No. 17, and he is the Past Patron of the 
Royal Star Chapter No. 27. He is also a member of the Saginaw Valley 
Consistory No. 71. In addition to his work with the Order of the 
Eastern Star, Mr. Motley helps senior citizens with their lawns, 
shovels snow in the winter, helps to keep our highways clean, does 
security watch in his neighborhood, and works with teenage boys through 
the Ushers Ministry.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to applaud the work 
of Colonel J. Motley. He is an individual dedicated to helping others 
in need. I congratulate him for the honor he has received from his 
peers and I commend him for his charity, fellowship and assistance to 
both friends and strangers. May he continue in his service to others 
for many, many years to come.

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