[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 57 (Tuesday, April 2, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2974]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING CORPORAL HERMAN JENKINS TURNING 100 YEARS OLD

  (Mr. SPANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Herman Jenkins, a 
native Floridian, African American, and World War II veteran who, 
today, turns 100 years old.
  Mr. Jenkins enlisted in the United States Army in 1943 when he was 24 
years old, was stationed in northern France, and fought to defend 
Western civilization against the Nazi regime.
  He rose to the rank of corporal and received numerous recognitions, 
including the Conduct Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, and a World 
War II Victory Ribbon.
  After being honorably discharged in 1946, he returned to Lakeland, 
Florida, where he married his wife, Essie Mae Bryant, and together gave 
birth to their daughter, Sheila.
  Upon returning to Lakeland, Mr. Jenkins entered the retail industry 
and enjoyed a successful career as a manager of several stores in our 
community. He also owned his own photography business and continues to 
be a skilled photographer, chef, and musician. However, his greatest 
passion is being a loving husband to his wife, Essie, daughter, Sheila, 
four grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Jenkins has made a permanent and positive impact in defending our 
Nation and building our community, and for that, sir, I thank you. I 
wish you a very happy birthday and hope that your next 100 years are 
better than your last.

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