[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 87 (Thursday, May 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E661-E662]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      BIRTHDAY OF DR. IRENE HUSTON

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 23, 2019

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service 
of a long-time community leader, Dr. Irene Huston.
  In her early years, Irene and her family moved from Mississippi to 
the Bay Area in the ``Second Great Migration'' to escape racist labor 
and housing practices. Irene attended Contra Costa College before 
earning a Bachelor's Degree from International Seminary in Plymouth, 
Florida. Today, Dr. Huston holds graduate degrees from Phoenix 
University, Antioch Christian University, and Elbon-Solutions College 
of Ministry, as well as an honorary degree from the National 
Theological Seminary of the Commonwealth University.
  Although her interests and successes cast a wide net--she has served 
as a lecturer at San Jose State University, opened her own clothing 
boutique, and authored several books and a play--her focus has always 
been the church.
  Dr. Huston has been in the ministry for 50 years, and has devoted the 
majority of this time to supporting women and families. She is 
internationally ordained and has ministered around the world, including 
in India, Nigeria, England, and Israel. Additionally, at home in 
California, she worked with the West Contra Costa Unified School 
District's adult education program.
  Irene has founded a number of faith-based service organizations, 
including Irene's Women's Faith Foundation, and she continues her 
efforts today to motivate and empower young women and serve her 
community.
  Please join me in wishing Dr. Irene Huston a happy 81st birthday, and 
in thanking her for a life of service and dedication.

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