[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 186 (Thursday, December 1, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1202-E1203]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN MEMORY OF LUCIUS HOLLOWAY, SR.

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                      HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 1, 2022

  Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart and 
solemn remembrance that I rise today to honor the life and legacy of a 
loving husband, dedicated father, distinguished Army Veteran, 
determined Civil Rights Advocate, faithful public servant, a benevolent 
man of God and my friend of longstanding, Deacon Lucius Holloway, Sr. 
Sadly, Deacon Holloway transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, 
November 24, 2022. His life will be celebrated on Saturday, December 3, 
2022, at Cooper Carver Elementary School in Dawson, Georgia.
  The remarkable journey of Deacon Lucius Holloway, Sr. began on April 
1, 1932, as he was born to the union of Mr. Bobby Holloway, Sr. and 
Mrs. Mary Louise Thornton Holloway in Dawson, Georgia.

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  Deacon Holloway was educated in the Terrell County School System. He 
received his Auto Body and Frame Construction certification from the 
Albany Vocational Technical College in Albany, Georgia.
  He was married to his beloved wife and life partner, the late Emma 
Kate Holloway, for 60 years and they built a life of service and 
advocacy for humankind.
  Armed with a servant's heart, Deacon Holloway gave of himself to 
serve our country for three years of active duty in the United States 
Army during the Korean War. He retired as a Staff Sergeant after 
serving 22 years in the Army National Guard. His professional journey 
also took him to Delco Remy and Delphi, where he retired after 18 years 
of service.
  Deacon Holloway was a committed freedom fighter for the cause of 
justice and equality. He truly believed in the words that Dr. King 
penned from the Birmingham Jail: ``Injustice anywhere is threat to 
justice everywhere.'' Deacon Holloway was one of Terrell County's most 
influential Civil Rights activists, always speaking up for the 
voiceless and the hopeless. He was always concerned about African 
Americans exercising their rights as American citizens through the 
ballot box. Deacon Holloway engaged in many voter registration drives 
and mass meetings during his lifetime.
  His advocacy did not come without great cost to him and his family. 
Deacon Holloway had to endure many challenges during his Civil Rights 
advocacy, including having the gas line at his house cut during a cold 
day in the 1960s because he housed Freedom Riders and members of the 
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee at his home. He was also 
arrested; he and his family were threatened, and a cross was burned in 
his front yard. But through all these indignities, he never wavered in 
his support for the cause of Civil and Human Rights.
  His relationship with the NAACP is long and storied. Deacon Holloway 
became the first Vice President of the Terrell County Branch in 1955. 
He served as Vice President for 65 years and President for one year. 
Deacon Holloway cemented his commitment by becoming a lifetime member 
of the organization that he had given so much to for so long.
  Deacon Holloway was also a committed public servant. He served on the 
Terrell County Board of Commissioners for 27 years, retiring in January 
of this year. Deacon Holloway was a tireless advocate for his 
constituents, constantly pushing to do the right thing for those that 
he represented.
  Most importantly, Deacon Holloway was a man of God who allowed Him to 
order his steps. He began his walk with Christ at an early age, first 
fellowshipping with the saints at County Line Missionary Baptist Church 
in Sasser, Georgia. In 1956, his Christian journey continued when he 
became a member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church in Dawson, Georgia 
where he served faithfully in many capacities, including as Ordained 
Deacon, Chairman of the Deacon Board, Sunday School Superintendent, 
Youth Sunday School Teacher, Adult Sunday School Teacher and Vice 
Treasurer of Finance.
  Anne Morrow Lindbergh once said that ``Only when a tree has fallen 
can you take the measure of it. It is the same with a man.'' A great 
tree has fallen, and we can all agree that we can take the measure of 
this great man for the great things he has done to uplift humanity.
  Deacon Lucius Holloway, Sr. achieved countless successes in his life. 
But none would have been possible with the grace of God and love and 
support of his dearly departed wife of 60 years, Emma Kate Holloway, 
his five children, one of whom preceded him in death, and his eleven 
grandchildren.
  On a personal note, Deacon Holloway was my friend. He always 
supported and encouraged me with his wise counsel and sage advice. He 
will be sorely missed, but the world is better because of him.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives join my wife, Vivian, and me, along with the more than 
730,000 people of the 2nd District in honoring and celebrating the life 
and legacy of Deacon Lucius Holloway, Sr. for his service to God, his 
country and humanity and in extending our deepest condolences to his 
family, friends and all who mourn his loss. May they be consoled and 
comforted by their faith and the Holy Spirit in the days, weeks and 
months ahead.

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