[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 176 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1848]
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                        HONORING IVER DELL ADAMS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 12, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable Unsung Hero, Mrs. Iver Dell Adams. Mrs. Adams is 
affectionately known by most in her community as ``Mother Adams'' and 
is a resident of Bolivar County.
  Mrs. Adams currently serves as Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday 
School Department, President of Christian Women Council, Church Mother 
and Evangelist at Saint Mark Church of God in Christ in Mound Bayou, 
Mississippi. She also volunteers with other church auxiliaries at Saint 
Mark.
  Mrs. Adams is a faithful Christian servant whose ministry has led her 
to feed and clothe thousands in the State of Connecticut. She and her 
husband Lonzie would use their own money to purchase food, school 
products, and often housed new and used clothing which were donated to 
assist others. They also, opened their home to a diverse population who 
was temporary without shelter. Mrs. Adams and her husband shared 
everything they had without any reservations. After her husband passed 
she moved to the Great State of Mississippi where she continues her 
service to others by assisting in raising four children whom she calls 
her own. These children never desire to leave her residence. Her love 
to see others ``be all they can be'' has led her to work hard and 
diligently for all those she comes in contact with. In her community 
she and her neighbors', young and old alike, enjoy their conversations 
and her words of encouragement.
  Mrs. Adams has received numerous accolades and awards for her service 
to others.
  Mrs. Adams has six children: three daughters: Virginia, Mamie, Geri 
and Betty (deceased) and two sons: Lonzie Jr. and Vastie. She and her 
husband instilled in their children to work hard and smart, to be an 
asset to society, assist the less fortunate by giving a hand to those 
who are in need, and to know that they don't have anything they cannot 
share with someone else.
  Mrs. Adams is often invited to minister during various Christian 
events held throughout the county. She believes in prayer, and that all 
things are possible as long as you have God as your leader and choice.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing an unsung 
hero, Mrs. Iver Dell Adams, for her dedication in serving mankind.

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