[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 164 (Thursday, October 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1371]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MOTHER GENEVA GREEN RUSSELL

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2017

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Geneva Green 
Russell of Boynton Beach, Florida, who passed away at the age of 100 on 
May 6, 2017. Georgia-born and Florida educated, Mother Russell received 
her primary education in Delray Beach public schools.
  Mother Russell spiritual life began at the young age of twelve. She 
was one of the charter members of the then, newly established Church of 
God in Boynton Beach and served over the years in numerous capacities, 
including church secretary, musician, and the Women's Ministries 
President. On June 21, 1936, Mother Russell married Bishop Milton 
Russell of Abacoa, Bahamas, and alongside him ministered to the needs 
of her church, family, and community.
  She was also a passionate philanthropist, serving as past president 
of the Parent Teacher Association and distinct member of the Senior 
Citizens Community Help Club. During this time, she provided medical 
transportation for sick and elderly citizens and amongst her friends 
and neighbors, became the ``Designated Driver'' for her group known as 
the ``Golden Girls.''
  Mother Russell led her family by example as a strong Christian loving 
mother, and endlessly server of her community. Fond memories of her 
will forever remain with her seven children: Milton Jr., Jean, Joyce, 
Marjorie, Bernard, Evelyn and Stanley; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-
one great-grandchildren, and twelve great-great-grandchildren, along 
with many relatives and friends.
  Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Geneva Green Russell will be remembered by the many 
people she touched in her 100 years of life. She was truly a shining 
star of the Boynton Beach community. I am so pleased to honor her life 
and legacy. She will be dearly missed.

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