[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1759]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF MRS. RHODES-LAWRENCE

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                           HON. KATHY CASTOR

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 4, 2011

  Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Speaker, in recognition of her 100th 
birthday milestone, I rise to commend the life and leadership of Mrs. 
Rhodes-Lawrence. Mrs. Rhodes-Lawrence is a great example of a dedicated 
community advocate and leader.
  In her 100 years of life, Mrs. Rhodes-Lawrence has been a part of 
major historical landmarks for our Nation and the world. In 1911, the 
year she was born, the first trans-continental flight from New York to 
Pasadena took off and landed successfully and a gallon of gas was only 
seven cents. Long after living through the Great Depression and two 
world wars, Mrs. Rhodes-Lawrence had two children, who gave seven 
grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. She has made remarkable 
contributions to our community and her church, St. Paul Missionary 
Baptist Church.
  Mrs. Rhodes-Lawrence, a Lee, Florida native, was deemed Mother of the 
Year at St. Paul's and has been the on the Deaconess Board, Senior 
Women's Ministry, choir, and founder of Young Adult Choir.
  The Tampa community is proud to recognize Mrs. Rhodes-Lawrence for 
her contributions and leadership to our community.

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