[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 78 (Thursday, May 22, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E823]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO MRS. ALBIVORY ``BIB'' HESTER CORLEY 100 YEARS YOUNG ON MAY 
                               23RD, 2014

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 2014

  Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to pay 
tribute on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to Mrs. 
Albivory Hester Corley, who is known as Bib to many and will be 100 
years of age on May 23rd. Bib was born in Mississippi at a time when 
situations and circumstances were quite different in this country. 
Armed with a great desire to acquire higher education, she left the 
family farm and attended Jackson College, (currently known as Jackson 
State University) and Tennessee State University in Nashville, 
Tennessee. After college she returned to her roots in Mississippi and 
taught at the Pilgrim Rest School. After teaching for a number of 
years, Bib decided that it was time to pursue greater opportunities and 
moved to Chicago, like many other African Americans who were born in 
Mississippi. In 1952, she began working at the Cook County Probate 
Court and eventually became the first African American to become 
Probate Clerk, and worked for the Probate Court for thirty-seven years 
during the tenure of nine governors and six mayors. Chicago brought Bib 
not only success in her career, but also success in finding her soul-
mate. It was in Chicago that Bib met her husband Jimmy Corley, whom she 
married in 1956.
  Bib and Jimmy shared a strong faith in God and joined the outstanding 
Grant Memorial AME Church where they were both active members until 
Jimmy's passing in 1982. Bib remains active in the church and considers 
herself truly blessed for all the years of life that God has given her.
  Even in retirement, Mrs. Corley is not slowing down. She remains very 
active, traveling all over the world sharing her story and inspiring 
others. As a Member of the US House of Representatives, I take delight 
in recognizing a truly remarkable woman and thank her for all the 
contributions she has made to human-kind.

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