[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 71 (Monday, May 23, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E929]
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                         IN HONOR OF MARY HOZE

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 2011

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, it is with sadness that I rise in honor of 
Mary Hoze, who passed away on May 9, 2011 in Sacramento, California.
  Mary was born on April 16, 1930 in Shubuta, Mississippi to Willie and 
Fannie Penilton. She was the younger of the two children. Her life was 
filled with devotion and love for her husband, Walter Earl Hoze, and 
for her family. She and her husband raised eight remarkable children.
  In 1957 Mary and Walter moved to Sacramento, California where they 
became active and respected citizens in their North Sacramento 
community. She devoted her life to raising her children, caring for 
others and gardening. Mary loved reading and sharing God's word. She 
was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in 
Sacramento. She served as a Sunday school teacher, president, and bible 
teacher for the General Mission and Senior Women's organizations. She 
was also an active member of the Deaconess and Mothers' Boards. Mary 
was well known throughout Sacramento for her compassion, warmth and 
sense of humor.
  Mary is survived by her children: Bonnie, Johnnie, Gwen, Allen, 
Danny, Connie, Cynthia and Shelia. She also leaves behind nineteen 
grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, along with countless 
relatives and friends.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in paying honor 
to Mary Hoze for being an exemplary member of the Sacramento community. 
Her life and legacy--as a mother and member of our community--will be 
an inspiration to us all. I ask that we take a moment and extend our 
utmost respect and condolences to her family.

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