[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 30 (Thursday, February 25, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E218]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING MRS. SADIE MAE LUSTER ROYALL

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 25, 2016

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I am humbled to honor Mrs. Sadie 
Mae Luster Royall--a remarkable lady who resided in Henderson County, 
Texas.
   As we celebrate ``Black History Month,'' it is important that we 
take time to recognize African-Americans who made remarkable 
contributions to their family and community. ``Mama Sadie,'' as she was 
affectionately referred to by those who knew her, was truly one of 
those people.
   Mrs. Royall always had high aspirations and dreams. It was her 
desire to help and care for people in their time of need that led her 
to put herself through, what was then, Henderson County Junior College. 
After becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse, Mrs. Royall became the 
first African-American nurse to work for the Henderson County Memorial 
Hospital in Athens, Texas. For an extraordinary 42 years, ``Mama 
Sadie'' cared for and comforted countless patients and their families, 
and was known for her incredible work ethic. Though it was her desire 
to make an impression on her daughters that drove her, there is no 
doubt this remarkable woman made an indelible impact on her community 
as well.
   Mrs. Royall--who sadly passed away on December 3, 2015 at the age of 
90--was a life-long resident of Athens, Texas. She married her beloved 
husband, Robert Lee Royall, on September 4, 1941. They were blessed 
with four daughters--Mary Royall, Betty Allen, Bobbie Royall, and Alice 
Lynch--and six grandchildren--Terry Royall, Russell Allen, D'Undra 
Wasson, Marcus Royall, Chris Lynch, and Kevin Lynch.
   It is truly an honor to represent remarkable individuals like Mrs. 
Sadie Royall. There is no doubt that her legacy lives on through her 
family and in the community she loved and served.

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