[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 30 (Thursday, February 15, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E153]
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           HONORING MRS. ZETELDA WYNTER ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                  HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 15, 2024

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. 
Zetelda Wynter of Lithonia, Georgia, in celebration of her 100th 
birthday.
  Mrs. Wynter was born in the Parish of St. Mary, Jamaica, on February 
20, 1924. After attending Carron Hall School and dressmaking school, 
she became a professional seamstress and opened her own clothing store.
  After some time, she and her family set their sights on a new 
beginning in the United States. In 1968, she settled in Virginia and 
later the greater DMV area with her family. She also had a notable 
career in various aspects of the hospitality industry. She became a 
naturalized citizen in 1986 and staunchly advocated for her children to 
follow in her footsteps.
  Mrs. Wynter's life has been about resilience, service, and 
determination. In the face of unspeakable tragedy when she lost her 
youngest son at the hands of a drunk driver, she joined the Washington, 
D.C. chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) where she turned 
her pain into purpose by working to save lives and prevent families 
from experiencing the same grief she had.
  Seeking a warmer climate and a new chapter in their lives, Mrs. 
Wynter and her husband, Egbert, moved to Lithonia, Georgia, in 1997. A 
devout Christian, she was very active in her local church and continued 
serving her community by visiting nursing homes. She is an inspiration 
to all who meet her, including the many generations of her large and 
loving family.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in wishing Mrs. Zetelda Wynter a very 
happy and blessed 100th birthday.

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