[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 138 (Tuesday, August 23, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E876]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING THE 50TH TEACHING ANNIVERSARY OF MRS. MAE LOIS TUDMAN WHITE

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 23, 2022

  Mr. FALLON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Mae Lois Tudman 
White of Mount Pleasant, Texas. Mrs. White has dedicated her life to 
service in her community, through both teaching as well as volunteering 
at her church, Maranatha Church of God in Christ. Mrs. White is a true 
woman of God, distinguished longtime educator, and a shining example of 
the good in this world. At age 72, Mrs. White's passion for educating 
the youth of her community is still going strong, achieving the 
incredible milestone of 50 years of teaching.
  Mae Lois Tudman White was born on June 21, 1950, in Pittsburg, Texas, 
and moved to Mount Pleasant when she was one year old. She graduated as 
valedictorian from Booker T. Washington High School. Mrs. White 
received a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Education with 
a minor in Sociology from East Texas State University in 1972. Mrs. 
White began teaching that same year at E.C. Brice Elementary School, 
and later transferred to Vivian Fowler Elementary School, where she has 
taught since 1978. Her impact was immediately felt, and she has been 
recognized as ``Teacher of the Year'' numerous times.
  Mrs. White has shown great initiative and commitment to the many 
organizations she has served. For 27 years, she has held the position 
of District Supervisor for the Women of the Progressive and Faith 
Temple District. As a member of the Maranatha Church of God in Christ, 
she serves on the finance committee, and is an assistant to the 
secretary, a missionary, and a bible study teacher. Thankfully for us, 
Mrs. White has no plan to retire anytime soon, and she will continue to 
be a mentor to Mount Pleasant's students. We should all look to live 
our lives in a manner that follows her footsteps, and I believe she 
will inspire a younger generation of students to become educators.
  I have requested the United States flag be flown over our Nation's 
Capitol to recognize Mae Lois Tudman White's extensive contributions to 
the Mount Pleasant community. May God bless Mother Mae in the new 
school year.