[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 162 (Monday, November 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1443-E1444]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF OLIVIA PARISH

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                            HON. BILL FLORES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2016

  Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Olivia Parish, of 
Calvert, Texas, who celebrated her 100th birthday on October 27, 2016.
  Ms. Parish was born in Calvert, Texas, to Willie Harris and Pankie 
Carson-Harris. As a young girl, she developed a passion for helping 
others and would continue her service to others throughout her life. In 
1932, she married Melvin Parish Sr. The two of them were blessed with 
thirteen children, forty-one grandchildren and seventy-four great 
grandchildren.
  Ms. Parish has been a faithful member of the New Magnolia Baptist 
Church and the Bethel Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her devotion 
to her family and church, Ms. Parish loved working in the yard, 
especially her flower garden, and won numerous yard of the month 
awards.
  At my request, on October 27, a United States flag was flown over the 
United States Capitol to celebrate and honor Ms. Parish's 100th 
birthday.
  Ms. Parish has led a remarkable life that is grand in accomplishments 
through her hard

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work and dedication. I join her family, friends, and the community of 
Calvert in celebrating this momentous occasion. I wish her more years 
of happiness, fulfillment, and health.
  Congratulations to Ms. Parish on her centennial birthday milestone. I 
am honored to represent citizens like her in the 17th District of 
Texas.

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