[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 82 (Thursday, May 29, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E866]
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                  RECOGNIZING SOUVENISE JEANNE BAZILE

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 29, 2014

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Souvenise 
Jeanne Bazile, who passed away on May 11, 2014.
  Mrs. Bazile, who lived in Spring Valley, New York, was 107 at the 
time of her passing. Originally from Haiti, she moved to the United 
States in 1978 to join her husband. Mrs. Bazile was a loving mother who 
dedicated herself to her six children, fifteen grandchildren, and 
fourteen great-grandchildren.
  Just a few months ago, Mrs. Bazile fulfilled one of her dreams--
becoming an American citizen. After living here for three decades, 
working hard and contributing to society, Mrs. Bazile became one of the 
oldest immigrants ever to gain citizenship. She is truly an inspiration 
for all those who hope to one day achieve the American dream.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize my constituent, Mrs. Souvenise 
Jeanne Bazile. I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring her 
tremendous life.

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