[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 3 (Friday, January 7, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E41]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CONGRATULATING JEAN HARPER ON HER 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 7, 2011

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jean 
Harper on the occasion of her 90th birthday. Jean was born on January 
14, 1921 to David and Alda Sims Hart in Avondale, North Carolina. At a 
young age, Jean relocated to her home of Washington, District of 
Columbia.
  For thirty-two years, Jean served as a diligent employee at 
Freedman's Hospital as a Dietitian. While working at Freedman's 
Hospital, Jean met the love of her life, James ``Jimmy'' Harper. The 
couple soon married and had one daughter, Barbara Jean. In 1954, Jean 
and Jimmy moved to Taylor Street where she currently resides. Jean is a 
proud member of Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church where she serves as a 
missionary and works actively in the Pastor's Aide Club.
  In addition to working enthusiastically in her church, Jean devotes 
the majority of her time to her family. Invariably, she can be found 
with her daughter, her grandchildren, and her great grandson. Jean 
enjoys traveling, shopping, cooking, and socializing with friends and 
extended family.
  For her commitment to her family, to her community, and to her 
Nation, it is my privilege to wish Jean Harper a very happy 90th 
birthday.

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