[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E529]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF KATY LUCILLE HENDERSON

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2017

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, this month, the Houston County 
Tadmor Community will celebrate the one hundredth birthday of Katy 
Lucille Henderson, a cherished leader and faithful servant in the 
community.
  On April 24th, 1917, George and Josephine Augusta Stewart Henderson 
welcomed a new addition to the family, Katy Lucille Henderson, better 
known as Lucille. In her life, Lucille has witnessed the growth and 
transformation that took place in the world during the 20th and 21st 
Centuries. Growing up, Lucille's family used a horse drawn buggy as 
their primary mode of transportation. She vividly remembers the 
introduction of many ``modern'' inventions such as the electric light 
bulb, refrigeration, and indoor plumbing. However, few modern marvels 
have had a great impact on Lucille compared to hearing her favorite 
hymn, How Great Thou Art, or the majestic voice of the great Mahalia 
Jackson.
  After graduating high school in 1936, Lucille married Carl Lester 
Franklin. While Carl served in the military during World War II, 
Lucille dedicated her time to working in the community and serving as a 
cook at the Kennard West Side Schools. For more than 50 years, she has 
served the Lord as a Stewardess at the Bethel Christian Methodist 
Episcopal Church and as a respected role model in the Tadmor Community.
  Together, Lucille and Carl raised five children: Carl E. Franklin, 
Barbara Franklin, Marva G. Anglin, Charles D. Franklin, and Ronald L. 
Franklin. Lucille is also blessed with a stepdaughter, Doris Gibson.
  Lucille's family continues to grow as she is blessed with twelve 
grandchildren and ten great-grand children: Byron Franklin, Abria 
Perry, Brian Franklin, Bobby R. Anglin, George K. Anglin, Kyla N. 
Franklin, Micha A. Franklin, Diondra I. Franklin, Nichelle R. Franklin, 
Patrice L. Franklin, Robbyn L. Traylor, and Rosslyn K. Douglas; along 
with Doris' children: Mitchell, Marcus and Milton; Malkijah Perry, 
Aniya Perry, Briana M. Franklin, Jayna Franklin, Jordan Anglin, Jayron 
Anglin, Kennedy Anglin, Reign K. Traylor, Ryleigh M. Traylor, and 
Cadence K. Douglas.
  From her home in the Tadmor Community, Lucille continues to see the 
world transform around her; however, she recently joked with her family 
that she ``has never been on an airplane and never will be!''
  As she celebrates her 100th birthday, I would like join her family, 
friends, and the Tadmor Community to wish Lucille a very happy and 
blessed birthday.

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