[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 59 (Thursday, April 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E410-E411]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               AUDREY E. WILLIS CELEBRATES 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                       HON. BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 4, 2019

  Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Audrey E. 
Willis for her 100th birthday.

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  Audrey was born on April 9, 1919 in Trenton, New Jersey. She 
graduated from Trenton Central High School and completed courses at 
Mercer County Community College.
  Audrey's 100 years of life have been filled with great success. She 
served 34 years with General Motors before retiring; she went on to 
work, and retire again, for Mercer County government as a Senior 
Citizen Program aide. Audrey was also an active member of the 
Neighborhood Civic Association for the Trenton Housing Authority. 
Despite a busy life, Audrey has always found time to give back to her 
community, frequently volunteering with Meals on Wheels. Audrey 
continues to be an active member at my church, Shiloh Baptist in 
Trenton, and serves as a Trustee Aide Member and Senior Ministry 
Member.
  In 100 years, Audrey has been blessed to see her family grow and 
prosper. With her husband, the late Lloyd Willis, Sr., Audrey raised 
two sons, the late Lloyd Willis, Jr. and Forrest Willis. She also has 
four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
  I have had the pleasure to know Audrey for more than 50 years. As an 
integral part of our church, she always shares her warmth and caring 
personality with anyone she meets. Although she has a quiet demeanor, 
Audrey is a social butterfly who will find a way to go everywhere. I 
ask that my colleagues join me in celebrating Audrey's 100th birthday. 
We wish you a wonderful and joyful birthday, and many more blessings in 
the year ahead.

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