[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 204 (Tuesday, December 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1214]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO ETHEL HAMILTON KELLY

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 12, 2023

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a doting 
wife, devoted mother, and darling matriarch to many on her 104th 
birthday. Mrs. Ethel Hamilton Kelly of Charleston, South Carolina, will 
celebrate this milestone surrounded by family and friends on December 
16, 2023. We joyfully celebrate her longevity.
  Ethel Hamilton was born in 1919 in Colleton County, South Carolina, 
and was raised along with six siblings. She was joined in holy 
matrimony to lsiah Kelly, and together they had ten children. While 
Isiah worked various jobs, Ethel remained home to care for her large 
family. She instilled in all her children the importance of kindness 
and the ability to respectfully resolve disagreements with others. In 
addition to caring for her own children, Ethel regularly fed other 
children that frequented her home.
  Ethel and Isiah raised all their children to be faithful servants of 
God. The Ten Commandments guide Ethel's life, and she believes adhering 
to them is of principal importance.
  As Ms. Hamilton Kelly celebrates her 104th birthday, she remains in 
good health and retains her sharp mind. She continues to follow current 
events and votes in nearly every election. Her eight surviving 
children, twenty-two grandchildren, two sisters, and numerous other 
relatives will join her to celebrate this momentous occasion.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and our colleagues join me in celebrating 
the remarkable life of Ethel Hamilton Kelly. She continues to display 
her boundless maternal love to her family and others every day. We 
congratulate her on a life well lived and wish her continued good 
health and happiness in the days to come.

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