[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 8, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E107-E108]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CELEBRATING THE 90TH MILESTONE OF MRS. YOLANDA KELLY HENRY

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                          HON. TROY A. CARTER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 8, 2023

  Mr. CARTER of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to 
an outstanding, cherished public servant from my home State of 
Louisiana who is celebrating her 90th birthday. Mrs. Yolanda Kelly 
Henry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 4, 1933. She was 
raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and later moved to Los Angeles, California. 
Mrs. Henry eventually returned to New Orleans to make this her home 
where she and her husband, Clarence ``Chink'' Henry, Jr. raised their 4 
children: Rodney E. Henry, Clarence ``Chink'' Henry, III, Sherlyn Henry 
Lambert, and Marvin A. Henry.
  Mrs. Henry has been a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 
Incorporated for more than 40 years. She was initiated into the Zeta 
Theta Chapter in the mid-1970s, at Southern University New Orleans, 
where she was a full-time student and mother of 4. She was active in 
the chapter until graduation. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Social 
Work from SUNO. She immediately enrolled into a master's program at 
Xavier University of Louisiana, where she received a Master Degree in 
Counseling.
  She counseled many families throughout the Greater New Orleans area 
during her career at the Office of Community Services, an office of the 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration and Human 
Services' Administration for Children and Families. At her precious 
age, Mrs. Henry has remained an active member of the Pontchartrain Park 
Neighborhood Association for the past 65 years. Her love of serving her 
City, the community and others does not stop there. She is a member of 
the National Black Social Workers Association, the SUNO Alumni 
Association, and Bethany United Methodist Church Women's Association.
  I am humbled to pay tribute to such a great culture community leader 
and fighter for all, who has done so much to improve the lives of 
countless residents across my district. So many people's lives are 
enriched because of the love and passion she expresses daily in 
touching them along the way. I pray that she remains in good health and 
continue to spread joy and love to her family, friends and our beloved 
District. Happy 90th birthday to Mrs. Yolanda Kelly Henry, and may she 
live to see many more.

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