[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 118 (Friday, August 3, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1400-E1401]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN CELEBRATION OF THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF EMMA SHAW

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2012

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask Congress to congratulate 
Emma Shaw, a beloved and respected community member of San Bernardino, 
who is celebrating her 100th Birthday on August 9, 2012.
  Born in Tallulah, Louisiana, Emma was raised and began her education 
in Louisiana where she attended Madison Parish Training School. During 
her schooling, she met her future husband George Shaw, whom she married 
on February 6, 1933.
  Emma and George Shaw lived in Tallulah for nine years, until moving 
to Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1942 in search of a better life for their 
family. Two years later, in 1944, the family moved to San Bernardino, 
California, where the Shaw family has resided since.
  In San Bernardino, George Shaw worked hard as a construction worker, 
and was also the only African American barber in San Bernardino for 
many years. Emma worked as a housekeeper to help provide for her 11 
children. Although times were tough and money was tight, Emma always 
found extra time and resources to give back to her community and those 
in need.
  Since moving to San Bernardino, Emma and her family have been active 
members at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, and later the 
Greater New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ. Emma is known for her 
kindness and generosity; all who know Emma affectionately call her 
``Mother Shaw''. Emma

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often shares her wealth of experiences that she gained over the years 
in order to educate and pass on her wisdom to the younger generations.
  I wish Emma the best as she celebrates her 100th Birthday with a 
large family gathering on August 11, 2012. Her 8 living children, 45 
grandchildren, 87 great grandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren 
will join Emma in celebrating this monumental milestone. My 
congratulations go out to Emma, along with those of my wife, Barbara, 
and my children, Rialto Councilman Joe Baca Jr., Jeremy, Natalie, and 
Jennifer. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in 
congratulating a beloved community member, Emma Shaw.

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