[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 162 (Monday, November 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1433]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING MS. BISHOP DR. LOIS J. DELEVOE ON HER 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2016

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Bishop Dr. Lois J. 
Delevoe on her 80th birthday. Dr. Delevoe has been a pillar in the 
South Florida community. She has dedicated her life to supporting 
underprivileged and homeless youth in South Florida.
  For nearly a decade, she ran a homeless shelter in Broward County, 
where she counseled, fed, clothed, tutored and ministered to the needs 
of homeless men, women, and children. She wrote what is thought to be 
the first comprehensive book on the homeless in the nation, and it has 
been used by administrators in metropolitan areas in Broward County and 
throughout the country
  Dr. Delevoe has also worked to empower youth through a GED program, 
and by facilitating Christian and political youth seminars, 
conferences, and clubs. She has taught in the Broward and Dade County 
School systems, and as a college professor.
  Furthermore, Dr. Delevoe has founded or co-founded many women action 
and political groups throughout the state. She has served on multiple 
state, county, and city boards as the appointee of the Governor and 
many county and city officials. She also served as President of the 
Reverend Samuel J. Delevoe Memorial Park Civic Association, where she 
was able to work in conjunction with Broward County Parks and 
Recreation, Broward County, the City of Fort Lauderdale, and multiple 
homeowners' associations to positively impact the community.
  Above all, Dr. Delevoe loves God and has been a ministerial light in 
South Florida for many years. Large numbers of pastors and other 
ministers began their ministry under Dr. Delevoe, and now are working 
dynamically in God's kingdom across the world. She continues to make a 
dedicated effort to support underprivileged children worldwide through 
the support of our foreign missions, missionaries, schools, colleges 
and orphanages.
  Her accomplishments and her influence on our community are unmatched. 
I cannot thank Dr. Delevoe enough for her dedication to the state of 
Florida, and for all of the sacrifices she has made.
  Mr. Speaker, I am so truly honored to recognize Bishop Dr. Lois J. 
Delevoe on her 80th birthday. She is such a remarkable human being and 
dear friend. I wish her many more years of success and happiness.

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