[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 60 (Friday, April 13, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3214]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING COMMUNITY MATRIARCH MARY NAOMI GINWRIGHT SANKS

  (Mr. SOTO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a hero of our district and 
a wise woman of Haines City.
  Mary Naomi Ginwright Sanks is 99\1/2\ years old, and a living legend.
  As a resident of Haines City, she is a community matriarch, who has 
and continues to dedicate her life serving others.
  Ms. Sanks has provided a home to more than 20 foster children, and 
adopted 4 children of diverse races and gender.
  She is a hard worker who continuously extends her hand to help by 
volunteering to serve at her church and community.
  Mother Sanks, as she is affectionately known by the community, is a 
devoted and compassionate mentor and caregiver who continues to 
routinely cook and serve food for those who are sick and bed restricted 
throughout the community.
  When residents seek Mother Sanks' advice regarding how to navigate 
the complexities of life, she can often be heard responding with a 
smooth smile and warm words of wisdom and advice to say, ``keep it 
moving.''

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