[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 53 (Tuesday, April 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E696]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN MEMORIAM OF CAROLYN JACKSON HERRING

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2011

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. 
Carolyn Jackson Herring, who died on April 12, 2001 at the age of 46. 
Ms. Herring was a selfless mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She 
was also a dedicated public servant in the Tampa Bay community. Ms. 
Herring stands apart as an ideal citizen and was a living testimony of 
resilience, patience, and love.
  Ms. Herring was born on July 26, 1954 to Johnnie and Mildred Jackson 
in Jasper, Florida. In later years, the Jackson family relocated to St. 
Petersburg, Florida. Ms. Herring later graduated from Lakewood High 
School in 1973, where she was a member of the first integrated 
graduating class. In 1977, she received her Bachelor of Science degree 
in Education from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. 
While attending the University of Florida, Ms. Herring was an active 
member of the Crossroad Christian Organization, as well as several 
advocacy groups for those suffering with sickle cell anemia.
  For over fifteen years, Ms. Herring dedicated her life to assisting 
the lives of the mentally ill. She served as a Counselor and 
Residential Director for Boley Centers for Behavior Health Care, Inc. 
After her passing, Boley Centers dedicated their main lounge area in 
her honor in recognition of her steadfast commitment to public service 
and advocacy for the mentally ill. Prior to working with Boley Centers, 
Ms. Herring was a headstart teacher in the Pinellas County School 
System.
  Ms. Herring was also an active member of Bay Vista Church of Christ, 
where she served on the Board of Directors for several years.
  Survived by her daughter, Oneshia Herring (Washington, DC); her 
parents, Johnnie and Mildred Jackson (St. Petersburg, Florida); sister, 
Thelma Jackson-Burns (St. Petersburg, Florida); and brothers, Johnnie 
Jackson, Jr. (St. Petersburg, Florida) and Alonzo Solomon (Atlanta, 
Georgia), Ms. Herring was known throughout her family, colleagues, 
clients, and community as a compassionate leader with a peaceful, 
virtuous, and generous spirit. While her presence is truly missed, her 
legacy continues to live on in the hearts of all the many people she 
touched.
  Mr. Speaker, Alphonse de Lamartine once said ``To love for the sake 
of being loved is human, but to love for the sake of loving is 
angelic.'' For her angelic spirit and unconditional love to her family 
and community, it is with great privilege that I celebrate the life of 
Ms. Carolyn Jackson Herring. I extend my deepest condolences to her 
friends and family.

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