[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 186 (Thursday, December 1, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1203-E1204]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF LILLIAN C. OVERTON

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 1, 2022

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
100th birthday of Lillian C. Overton.
  Lillian was born October 29, 1922, to James Edwin and Esther Darnell 
Cooper in Franklin, Alabama. She was one of six children.
  On January 29, 1944, she was married to Herman A. Overton in 
Tuskegee, Alabama, and remained married until his death on April 9, 
1996. They were blessed with one daughter, Kathy O. Hadaway.
  Mrs. Overton was part owner and operator of M & L Jewelers in 
Tuskegee in the 1950s and early 1960s.
  After selling the jewelry store, she became account manager for 
Skinner's Furniture Store in Tuskegee until her retirement.
  She was a member of Tuskegee First Baptist Church for over 50 years. 
As an active member, she taught Sunday School, Training Union, Bible 
Drill and was active in the Women's Missionary Union (WMU).
  After her husband's death, Mrs. Overton moved to Opelika, Alabama, 
and became an active member at First Baptist Church of Opelika (in 
Sunday School, WMU, and in the Nursery Department). Due to a brief 
illness in early 2022, she had to relinquish her duties at church.
  Prior to COVID, Mrs. Overton volunteered for 38 years at East Alabama 
Medical Center as a ``Pink Lady'' in Escort Services. This allowed her 
to meet numerous wonderful people and help others.
  She fulfills her most important job by telling others about Jesus, 
inviting them to church

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and talking about her faith and the importance of knowing Jesus Christ.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Lillian and wishing her 
a very happy 100th birthday.

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