[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 47 (Monday, March 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E337]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN CELEBRATION OF MS. BETTYE JEAN WILSON FRANKLIN'S 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 19, 2018

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of Ms. Bettye 
Jean Wilson Franklin's 90th birthday.
  Ms. Franklin was born on March 18, 1928 to the late Winburn Wilson 
and Ruby Cass Gray.
  A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Ms. Franklin attended and graduated 
from historical I.M. Terrell high school. Her passion for education 
inspired her to work for Fort Worth ISD for 27 years until her 
retirement in 1990.
  But it's her everlasting commitment to her faith that is well-known 
among her friends and family. Ms. Franklin has been a faithful member 
of Saint James Baptist for the past 77 years, which she contributed in 
various capacities, including her participation in the senior choir for 
52 years.
  In addition, she serves her community as a member of The Greater Fort 
Worth Area Negro Business and Professional Women's Club and Fort Worth 
Zeta Amicae Auxiliary of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
  Ms. Franklin is also a member of the Eastern Star Southern Beauty 
chapter 446 and served as Grand Secretary of the Masonic Grand Chapter 
Order of Eastern Star of Texas for 13 years.
  She is the proud mother of two daughters, Brenda Williams and Willie 
Mae McQueen, grandmother of four grandchildren, and great-grandmother 
to her seven great grandchildren.

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