[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 195 (Friday, December 6, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1554-E1555]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR OF GERTIE WILKERSON'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 6, 2019

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Gertie 
Wilkerson and wish her a very happy 100th birthday.
  Gertie was born on December 7, 1919, to Everett and Gracie Cline 
Carter. Throughout her life she has developed the reputation of living 
a life full of purpose, commitment and keenness in acknowledging 
blessings from God.
  Gertie and her family moved to Annapolis in the 1920's where she 
began a 30 year career

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at Cannon Mills, which at the time was the world's largest producer of 
sheets and towels. She married her husband Henry R.C. Wilkerson, a 
United States Army veteran who fought in World War II. They spent 59 
years together and raised three children, who later blessed them with 
six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
  In her free time, Gertie has led a full life. She was a passionate 
bowler who played regularly until she was 98 years old. In addition to 
being a fervent bowler, she has been a faithful member of Central 
Baptist Church for the last 63 years. Gertie has earned the esteemed 
reputation of being a funny, dedicated and compassionate individual, 
who possesses the true principles and morals to which we all aspire. I 
know all of you will agree with me when I say, she is a blessing to all 
who know her and a treasured part of this community.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in wishing Mrs. Gertie Wilkerson 
a very happy 100th birthday.

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