[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 90 (Thursday, May 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E557]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO MRS. JANIE B. RANDOLPH

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 23, 2024

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a remarkable 
mother, humanitarian, and beloved community figure as she celebrates a 
milestone in her extraordinary life. Mrs. Janie B. Randolph will 
celebrate her 100th birthday on June 4, and I join family and friends 
in celebrating this significant occasion.
  Mrs. Randolph was born on June 4, 1924, in Congaree, South Carolina. 
She attended Richland County Public Schools and achieved her lifelong 
goal of obtaining her high school diploma in 1970 from the Richland 
County Adult Education Center. She furthered her education by attending 
Midlands Technical College, where she took classes in fashion design. 
Her interest in fashion led her to become a highly skilled seamstress 
and develop a passion for knitting and crocheting.
  Mrs. Randolph is the proud mother of six children--Barbara, Romeo, 
Joyce, Nancy, Jacqulyn, and Kenneth--plus two additional children by 
love, Tom Adams and Sheriff Leon Lott. All of her children attended 
college and served in the military. She is also a grandmother, great-
grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and a surrogate mother to many. 
Her four beloved cats, Lilibeth, Corabell, Marthann, and Cleolynn, are 
her constant companions.
  As a founding member of the Good Shepherd Holiness Church, Mrs. 
Randolph holds the esteemed title of Mother of the Church. For years, 
she was an active participant in various church activities, including 
the Musical Choir, Youth Department, Missionary Society, Vacation Bible 
School, and Women's Ministry. Her dedication to her faith community is 
a testament to her unwavering spirit and love for service.
  Beyond her contributions to the church, Mrs. Randolph is the former 
owner of Brooks Grocery Store, a cornerstone of her community. A Gold 
Star Wife and a member of the Tuesday Rockers and United Order of 
Tents, Mrs. Randolph has always been active in community service and is 
a former member of the Hopkins Adult Senior Citizens Program, where she 
volunteered with Meals on Wheels. She also loves socializing, 
entertaining, gardening, and reading scripture.
  Mrs. Randolph's motto, ``Helping Others to Help Others,'' reflects 
her life's work. Her favorite hymns, ``Rock of Ages'' and ``Nearer My 
God To Thee,'' and her cherished scripture, ``The Lord is my Shepherd; 
I shall not want'' (Psalms 23), are a testament to her deep faith and 
guiding principles. Her favorite saying, ``If you know better, you will 
do better,'' encapsulates her belief in the power of knowledge and 
self-improvement.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and our colleagues join me in celebrating 
the tremendous life of Mrs. Janie B. Randolph on the occasion of her 
100th birthday. I thank her for her tireless efforts to better our 
community and her unwavering dedication to helping others. May her 
legacy continue to uplift and inspire us all.

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