[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 178 (Friday, December 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1679]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE 103RD BIRTHDAY OF MRS. EDNA HALL RILEY WALKER

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Edna Hall 
Riley Walker of Riviera Beach, Florida, who on December 23rd will turn 
103 years young. Mrs. Walker, one of Florida's over four thousand 
centenarians, is a lifelong resident of Wakulla County.
  Mrs. Walker continues to follow an incredible journey through life 
and has seen drastic changes in the world since she was born in 1913. 
Mrs. Walker was born the middle child of three in Shadeville, Florida. 
She started a family with Herbert Riley and had three children: 
Anthony, Allan, and Ianthia. Working as a Master Seamstress since the 
1950s, Mrs. Walker deeply understands the value of hard work.
  Mrs. Walker to this day is still an active member of her community, 
still a faithful servant of God, and still sharp as a tack. She is a 
deep believer in the golden rule, and often tells people she meets, ``I 
would do you right before I would ever do you wrong. It's so important 
to do unto others as you want them to do unto you. That's what Jesus 
said.''
  These days, Mrs. Walker often travels throughout the United States to 
see her many children and grandchildren. Her descendants have flown far 
and wide, from New York to Texas, a testament to her wide-reaching 
legacy. She most enjoys reading and playing games with her 
grandchildren and great grandchildren. Clearly, Edna Riley Walker is 
still leaving her mark.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to acknowledge this incredible 
woman on her many accomplishments in life and to wish her a very happy 
103rd birthday.

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