[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 12 (Wednesday, January 19, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING HARRY SILVER

  (Ms. LETLOW asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. LETLOW. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Councilman Harry 
Silver, a truly distinguished public servant, as he marks his 100th 
birthday.
  Harry Silver served the people of Alexandria, Louisiana, on the city 
council for more than 15 years before stepping down 11 months ago at 
age 99. At an age where most people are slowing down and taking it a 
bit easy, Harry stepped up to serve, wanting to give back to the 
community that he called home.
  After Harry's initial appointment in 2005, the people of Alexandria 
reelected Harry to the council four times.
  At the time of his retirement, Harry was both the oldest active 
elected official in the United States and the oldest elected official 
in Louisiana history.
  In his farewell message to the city, Harry said: ``Whether you or 
your parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents agreed with me or not 
over the years, I hope everyone agrees that I acted only as I felt was 
best for our mutual home.
  Madam Speaker, that is all that we can ask of a public servant.
  We are honored and proud to salute Harry Silver of Alexandria, 
Louisiana, on his 100th birthday.

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