[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 81 (Thursday, May 17, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E675]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MS. FLORENCE BASS

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 17, 2018

  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize and extend my 
sincerest wishes to a remarkable woman, Ms. Florence Bass. Florence was 
born in the heart of Brooklyn, New York and throughout her life, broke 
down gender barriers in education and military service.
  Growing up in the early 20th century, Florence remembers a life in 
Brooklyn filled with horse-drawn fire trucks, unpaved roads and time 
helping at her family's neighborhood candy store. Raised in a family 
that valued education, Florence was fortunate to attend many great 
schools, including New York University.
  Later moving to New Orleans to attend Tulane University, Florence 
earned a Masters Degree in Social Work. At the start of World War II, 
she returned to New York City serving as a social worker to the 
Auxiliary Military Hospital Services. As one point, she was stationed 
at the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard, a pivotal site that's importance to 
the American's efforts earned it the nickname ``the Can-Do Yard.''
  After the war, Florence worked for the Jewish Family and Children's 
Resettlement program to help refugees. Now at 104, Florence is a 
beloved community member living in Brooklyn Heights. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in recognizing Florence Bass for her lifetime of 
hard work and service.

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