[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 15 (Monday, January 30, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E103]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF MRS. LARLIE HENRY DIXON

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                         HON. ADRIANO ESPAILLAT

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 30, 2017

  Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the celebration 
of Mrs. Larlie Henry Dixon's 100th birthday. With nearly a century 
passing, Ms. Dixon has dedicated her life to Second St. John Baptist 
Church, the City of New York, and her lifelong contribution to her 
community.
  Mrs. Larlie Henry Dixon, the third eldest of eight siblings, was born 
on January 28, 1917 to Lloyd & Sarah Henry in Dawson, GA. The family 
later moved to Largo, Florida where many of her family still reside.
  She married Boisey Dixon on November 17, 1935. They were the parents 
of one daughter, Larlie Jean, who regretfully predeceased her. The 
family migrated to New York in search of better opportunities in the 
mid-forties when Larlie entered the work force.
  Larlie, known for her candor and directness, had a strong work ethic 
and always worked hard to support herself, her daughter and ultimately 
a granddaughter. She was the housekeeper for a prominent lower 
Manhattan family for decades. She is still to this day in touch with 
the family whose son and daughter credit Larlie with helping raise them 
and are effusive in their genuine love and affection for her.
  Mrs. Dixon has been a member of the Second St. John Baptist Church 
since 1970. A great financial supporter of the church through the 
years, she proudly served on the Mother's Board where she enjoys 
mentoring and guiding the young women of the church. She also loved 
attending Sunday Church School until her later years, but continues to 
attend the 11 am Worship Service practically every Sunday.
  Larlie Dixon is surrounded by family and friends who love and help 
care for her. She has two granddaughters, Jackie and Jazmine (both of 
Atlanta); many, many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, 
spiritual daughter, Berlina Whitaker; Pastor and his wife Reverend 
Robert and Mrs. Dorothy Jones; Harvey and Dr. Margaret Walker, 
neighbors; her entire Second St. John Baptist Church family and her 
three caregivers, Carmelle, Margaret & Antoinette.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had the time to recognize and 
celebrate the tremendous life of Mrs. Larlie Henry Dixon and her 100th 
birthday celebration.

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