[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1064]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MS. BETTY HENDERSON

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 25, 2018

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable woman 
and outstanding South Carolinian, Betty Henderson, who exemplifies the 
epitome of dedicated community service.
  Born in Branchville, Ms. Henderson served the citizens of Orangeburg 
County for twenty-eight years as the first African American Tax 
Assessor in the State of South Carolina. She also served for twelve 
years on the Town Council in Branchville, South Carolina, the first 
African American to serve on the body since post reconstruction. For 10 
of those years, Ms. Henderson served as Mayor Pro Tem of Branchville.
  Ms. Betty Henderson was one of the founders of the Orangeburg County 
Family Health Center. She has served on the Board of The Orangeburg 
Calhoun, Bamberg, Community Action Agency, the Trustee Board of the 
Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties, the 
Orangeburg County Department of Social Services, and as a member of the 
Adult Literacy Board.
  She served for over 20 years as Chairperson of the Orangeburg County 
Democratic Party and through her leadership many persons have been 
elected to public office. Her life includes membership in the White 
Rose Chapter I, Former Worthy Matron of White Rose Chapter I, former 
Queen of the National Order of the Eastern Star, LaCharm Club, founding 
member of the Concerned Citizens of District 94, and is a member and 
Chair of the Budget Committee of Canaan Baptist Church.
  Ms. Henderson has raised three fine children, Shelia, Ernest, and 
Kathy, who have blessed her with four wonderful grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge that you and my colleagues join me in honoring 
the selfless, service, outstanding leadership and remarkable 
achievements of this outstanding South Carolinian.

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