[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 97 (Wednesday, June 7, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E783-E784]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO ROSE ALLSTON WOODSIDE

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                       HON. DONALD M. PAYNE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2017

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues here in the House of 
Representatives to join me as I rise to pay tribute to Mrs. Rose 
Allston Woodside, and the many contributions she made as a dedicated 
community member of Newark, New Jersey.
  Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Mrs. Woodside is a long-time, 
exemplary resident of Newark's Central Ward. She lived in Newark for 89 
years, where she made an amazing impact on her community. As a young 
woman living on Hillside Place in Newark in the 1940s, she was a 
wonderful ballroom dancer and participated in local lindy hop dances at 
Newark's Kruger Auditorium. She received her high school diploma from 
South Side High School which laid the foundation for a successful 
career in the secretarial and stenography field. She contributed her 
service as an Executive Assistant at the Newark Housing Authority (NHA) 
for over 30 years. At the NHA, she became a founding member of the 
Local 305 Service Employees International Union, and served as its 
Corresponding Secretary.
  Mrs. Woodside's love for her community is unquestioned as she spent 
much of her time engaging in many civic and community activities. She 
was a founding member of The Lomars, a Newark social club, which 
supported the candidacy of Newark's first African American mayor, 
Kenneth Gibson. In addition, she was an officer and member of the Board 
of Directors of the High Park Garden housing cooperative in Newark's 
Central Ward.
  Mrs. Woodside has been an amazing member of the St. James A.M.E. 
Church for 71 years. In her church she served for over 20 years, as a 
member and officer of the Marie B. Moses Scholarship Committee for over 
20 years, which provided college scholarships for high school students. 
Also, Mrs. Woodside loved to travel. She has visited several countries. 
including South Africa, which she visited four times. Her love to 
experience different cultures transpired through her work as a member 
of the Experienced Seniors Club, where she helped to plan trips and 
cultural events for other senior citizens living in Newark. 
Furthermore, for many years she was a

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poll worker in Newark's Central Ward. At 90, her hobby consists of 
making beautifully designed tissue boxes for family members and 
friends.
  Throughout her time in Newark, she developed special bonds with many 
members of her community including with Mayor Baraka's grandmother, who 
she was best friends with. Not only is Mrs. Woodside a cherished 
resident of Newark, she is also a beloved mother, grandmother, and 
great-grandmother.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my fellow members of the U.S. House of 
Representatives agree that Mrs. Rose Allston Woodside deserves to be 
recognized for a job well done and for many years of service to the 
Newark community.

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