[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E231-E232]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING MRS. ALMA WALTON UPON THE OCCASION OF HER 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2015

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Alma Walton upon 
the joyous occasion of her 90th birthday, which was celebrated with her 
church family on February 22nd, 2015 at Mt. Zion Church of God Holiness 
in Buffalo, New York.
   Mrs. Walton was born in Lexington, Georgia on February 28th, 1925, 
to her beloved parents Mrs. Annie Sue and Mr. Johnny Wymbs. In 1943, 
she married Thurmond Walton, and the couple settled in Buffalo the same 
year. Mrs. Walton has five children, three boys and two girls, and is 
the proud and adored grandmother of seven.
   A longtime member of Mt. Zion Church of God Holiness, Mrs. Walton 
serves as ``Mother'' of the church, as well as president of the Sick 
Committee. She is deeply devoted to and valued by her church community, 
and is known as ``Mother Walton'' by her fellow members. Mrs. Walton 
attends Sunday school faithfully and formerly served as an usher.
   Mrs. Walton is well-known for her generosity and spirit. She enjoys 
sharing her love of gardening and cooking, as well as community 
service. Mrs. Walton makes lap robes for patients at the VA Medical 
Center, and has volunteered at many food pantries in the city of 
Buffalo.
   Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to celebrate 
the life of Mrs. Alma Walton. I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing 
Mrs. Walton a very happy birthday and congratulate her for reaching 
this exciting milestone. I wish Mrs. Walton and all those who worship 
with her at Mt. Zion Church of God Holiness all the best for years to 
come.

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