[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 166 (Friday, September 24, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H5137]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING MAJOR FANNIE McCLENDON'S 101ST BIRTHDAY

  (Mr. O'HALLERAN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. O'HALLERAN. Madam Speaker, this week an Arizona legend turned 101 
years old. Major Fannie McClendon, known to her friends as Fran, 
celebrated her 101st birthday on September 22.
  Fran is one of seven known survivors of the 855 all-African American 
6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion who served overseas during 
World War II.
  Known as the Six Triple Eight, the women accomplished the incredible 
task of moving a 2-year backlog of undelivered mail to 7 million 
servicemembers. Working three shifts per day, they processed 
approximately 65,000 pieces of mail per shift.
  Embracing their motto, ``no mail, low morale'', the women cleared the 
2-year backlog of mail and packages in 3 months for U.S. military, 
civilians, and Red Cross workers throughout Europe. Their hard work and 
dedication brought hope and comfort to Americans around the world 
during some of our darkest times.
  Today, join me in wishing Major McClendon a very happy 101st 
birthday.

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