[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 159 (Friday, September 29, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E909]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING BERTHA RAMSEY

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 29, 2023

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Bertha Ramsey, a 
long-time resident of the City of Detroit, as she celebrates 100 years 
of life.
  Born October 2, 1923, Mother Ramsey's loving parents instilled in her 
the values of patience and hard work, as they raised her and her 12 
siblings in rural Laurel, Mississippi. Her compassionate nature shined 
through in everything she did, and she always held onto faith, 
especially in trying times.
  A move to Detroit in 1942 was pivotal for Mother Ramsey. It wasn't 
merely a change of address. In Detroit, she witnessed the World War II 
era, the Detroit race protests of 1943, the milestones of the Civil 
Rights Movement, the profound impact of the 1967 Detroit Rebellion, 
Detroit's first Black mayor, and the groundbreaking election of Barack 
Obama. Detroit was also where Bertha's path crossed with Burnett 
Ramsey. Together, they raised 4 children in a home full of love. As the 
family tree expanded to 8 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 6 
great-great-grandchildren, Bertha emerged as the spiritual compass, 
always emphasizing the importance of faith and kinship.
  Please join me in wishing Mother Bertha Ramsey a happy 100th birthday 
as we recognize her contributions to our community in Detroit.

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