[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1159]
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                   IN HONOR OF EMMA HARRIS ARMSTRONG

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                            HON. DAVID SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2015

  Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to the accomplishments of an extraordinary woman, Mrs. Emma Harris 
Armstrong. Throughout her 99 years, Mrs. Armstrong has experienced 
important moments in history and has also continuously striven to 
improve the lives of her family, friends, and community.
   Mrs. Armstrong's hardworking and independent attitude grew out of 
her childhood and subsequent life experiences. Growing up as the third 
child of twelve siblings, she, like her siblings, helped with household 
chores and sharecropping, while worshipping at the Mount Olive Baptist 
Church and attending school. At the Brunswick Courthouse in Georgia, 
Emma Harris Armstrong married John ``Jackie'' Armstrong. During their 
marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong traveled across the United States to 
accommodate Mr. Armstrong's military career. During and after World War 
II, Mrs. Armstrong resided in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mrs. Armstrong 
often passed the time playing tennis with other Army wives, eventually 
becoming quite good at the sport. Through her and her husband's 
travels, Mrs. Armstrong cultivated a love for travel and the beautiful 
sites of this country.
   Mrs. Armstrong has seen an incredible amount of change during her 
lifetime. During her life, Mrs. Armstrong has seen the devastating 
effects of the Great Depression, the desperate times of World War II, 
and the landing of the first man on the moon. Mrs. Armstrong lived 
through the painful effects of discrimination, however, despite 
everything, she always approached the evils of segregation with love in 
her heart. Through her independence and strong will, Mrs. Armstrong 
raised two children in the midst of these turbulent times while still 
finding time to be actively involved in her church, the community, and 
politics. Mrs. Armstrong worked on the Senate campaigns for both 
Senator George McGovern and Senator Tim Johnson.
   On most days, Mrs. Armstrong can be found attending church 
activities, spending time with family, and devoting her time to the 
community. Throughout her years, Mrs. Armstrong has always treated all 
her family, friends, and visitors with graciousness and kindness.
   Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the incredible perseverance and 
steadfastness of this woman. Mrs. Emma Harris Armstrong is a great lady 
whose love and dedication inspires numerous people around her. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in venerating this distinguished individual.

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