[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 2, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E93]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO GLADYS EDWARDS WALLACE: CHRISTIAN WOMAN OF PASSION, VIRTUE, 
                         COMMITMENT AND SUCCESS

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 2021

  Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I first met and got to 
know Gladys and Vernon or Vernon and Gladys in the late 1960's and have 
interacted with them since that time. Of course, Vernon has preceded 
Gladys in transition. Gladys was born in Alberta, Alabama, came to 
Chicago with her Christian parents who were seeking a better life for 
themselves and their family. Gladys did what many children of solid 
families do, went to school, joined church, went to college, got 
involved in activities, met Vernon, fell in love, got married and the 
rest became history. Forty-eight years of marriage, successful careers, 
a productive business, charitable giving, helping others, giving 
advice, mentoring, providing work opportunities for others and being an 
integral part of life in a community. The question now is what can we 
do? We can thank God for the life and legacy of our blessed friend and 
sister who gave so much to all of us, her charitable giving, being a 
mentor, providing jobs, wise counsel, for being a rock for family and 
friends, for leaving a thriving business, a committed life, for leaving 
proof of her commitment. Gladys held every office and did everything at 
church that one could do except be the Pastor and I suspect that she 
was some of that. She was a member of every committee and headed up 
every auxiliary. She retired from the postal service after working 
there for thirty years. She was always a partner in the family 
business, active in the Mortuary Science Industry and of course ran the 
business after her husband passed. She was a true professional and left 
a legacy of service, a legacy of giving and a legacy of love.
  God bless Gladys Edwards Wallace, and may she rest in peace

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