[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1240]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE 70TH BIRTHDAY OF BARBARA PITTS

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 12, 2018

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 70th 
birthday of Barbara Pitts.
  Barbara was born on October 10, 1948 in Tuskegee, Alabama. She is a 
two-time graduate of Auburn University. In 1972, she graduated with a 
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and in 1974, a Master of Science in 
Education. She is founder and charter member of Kappa Upsilon Chapter 
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. It was chartered at Auburn 
University on January 12, 1974.
  Barbara is the proud mother of Christopher Pitts and has been blessed 
with two grandchildren: Zaire and Chad Pitts.
  Barbara is a member of Bell Missionary Baptist Church in Auburn where 
she has served in many roles. She is also founding member of Alabama 
New South Coalition and currently serves as Vice President of the 
Board.
  On Saturday, October 6, 2018, her friends and family will surprise 
her with a birthday gathering.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Barbara's life and wishing 
her a very happy 70th birthday.

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