[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E308]
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      RECOGNIZING THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF MRS. INEZ POWELL DADE

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                         HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 15, 2016

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the extraordinary 
life of Mrs. Inez Powell Dade who was born in my hometown of Wilson, 
North Carolina on November 7, 1912. Sadly, Mrs. Dade passed away on 
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the age of 103.
  Inez Powell was the fourth of seven children born to Mr. James Powell 
and Mrs. Martha Hageans Powell. Inez and her siblings grew up on a farm 
where they milked cows and picked cotton and tobacco. In 1937, 
following her husband John Battle, Inez moved to Washington, DC. She 
would remain in the Nation's Capital for more than 70 years. Later in 
life, Inez married World War II veteran and federal government employee 
Mr. James Dade.
  Inez would go on to work for the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) where 
she would spend 23 years. Assigned to the United States Senate, Inez 
worked the overnight shift ensuring the Senate buildings and offices 
were ready for the next day's business. She retired from the AOC in 
1970.
  After her retirement, Inez purchased the Tiny Tot Preschool and 
Nursery, Inc. in Washington, DC which went on to become a well-known 
child development center in the city. She understood the anxiety 
parents felt when they had to leave their children in someone's care so 
she made it her mission to provide the kind of environment where 
parents could feel that their children were safe.
  She committed herself to providing quality care at a reasonable cost 
for more than 40 years. In May of 2012, Mrs. Dade retired for a second 
time and ushered in the next generation of childcare providers.
  On November 7, 2012 Inez celebrated her 100th birthday. Her family 
and friends celebrated her life and accomplishments with a ``Centennial 
Celebration'' on November 4, 2012 at the Washington Navy Yard, 
Washington, DC. The celebration featured remarks from Congresswoman 
Eleanor Holmes Norton, then-DC Mayor Vincent Gray, and then-City 
Councilwoman Muriel Bowser. She also received commendation from 
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
  Sadly, Mrs. Inez Dade passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the 
age of 103. Mrs. Dade is survived by her four daughters, Helen, Peggy, 
Rose Marie, and Shirley; her youngest sister, Vanilla Beane; and 
grandchildren and great grandchildren too numerous to name. Her 
immediate family as well as her family from First Baptist Church of 
Annapolis where she was a member for 49 years will cherish her memory.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in expressing condolences 
to Mrs. Dade's family, friends, and all those who were touched by her 
amazing life.

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