[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 54 (Monday, April 11, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E393]
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                         HONORING SARAH TURNER

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 11, 2016

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a woman who is tenderly 
known as ``Mama Sarah'' within her community: Mrs. Sarah Pauline 
Turner. Sarah turned 100 years old on April 2nd, 2016, and I am so 
grateful to be able to help celebrate her reaching that remarkable 
milestone by honoring her in the hallowed halls of Congress.
  Sarah is a treasured member of her community whose love for people 
became self-evident early on in her life when, after completing her 
education, she worked for the Veteran Admission in Washington, D.C. She 
later moved to New York City and became a friend to everyone she has 
met in the Bronx. Sarah's list of community service accomplishments is 
long and distinguished. She has received an impressive amount of awards 
and recognition from her community, including for some of her most 
important work with RAIN Eastchester Senior Center and Eastchester 
Housing.
  As involved as she is with her community, Sarah is just as involved 
with her church. She has offered spiritual guidance to the members of 
Burke Avenue Baptist Church for over 50 years, and has also served as 
part of the Pastor's Aide Ministry, Gospel Chorus, Senior Usher Board, 
and is currently President of Willing Workers Ministry. Sarah's 
unwavering dedication to her church community has not gone unnoticed. 
She gained a lifetime membership of the Eastern Stars Organization, 
where she serves as Worthy Matron.
  There is no doubt that Sarah is an outstanding citizen of the Bronx 
Borough. She has been a pillar of her community, who has gracefully 
bestowed joy and happiness upon everyone she has met. I want to 
congratulate Sarah on reaching this remarkable milestone, and as 
Congressman for the northeast Bronx, thank her for all she has done in 
the community.

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