[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 111 (Friday, June 25, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF MR. CLARENCE ENNON

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                        HON. HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 25, 2021

  Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. 
Clarence Ennon, who celebrated his 100th birthday on May 13, 2021. He 
was born in Cary, Mississippi to Aldonia and Solomon Ennon and educated 
in Vicksburg, Mississippi. In 1944, his strong resolve and dedication 
to family, God, and country lead Mr. Ennon to serve in the United 
States Navy during World War II on a Landing Ship Medium as a Steward's 
Mate 1st Class Petty officer.
  Mr. Ennon has overcome many great obstacles and victories throughout 
his 100 years of life and continues to inspire everyone he encounters. 
A devoted father to 5 children, 11 grandchildren, 18 great 
grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren, he has shared boundless 
knowledge from his rich life experiences and instilled a strong faith 
in God amongst his family. In 1964, he moved to Bushwick Avenue in 
Brooklyn, New York and established a dry-cleaning business in Bedford-
Stuyvesant. He is a member of First Calvary Baptist Church, where 
throughout the years he has served as church treasurer, deacon, and 
member of the senior choir.
  A military man, a small business entrepreneur, a homeowner, a family 
man, Mr. Ennon continues to live a fruitful life. He is an active 
gardener and a well-known member of the community.
  Mr. Ennon's accomplishments would not have been possible without the 
love and support of his family and friends.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in congratulating Mr. Clarence Ennon, Sr. on his 100th 
birthday.

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