[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 20, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E838]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MRS. LILLIAN McCLAIN

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                         HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 20, 2024

  Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor a 
distinguished member of my community, Lillian McClain, who is turning 
100 years old next month. Born on September 5, 1924, in Charlotte, 
North Carolina, Mrs. McClain spent much of her childhood in Clifton 
Forge, Virginia. Following her graduation from Clifton Forge High 
School, she attended Longwood College (now Longwood University) in 
Farmville, Virginia, for one year. She left Longwood to contribute to 
the World War II effort, taking a position with the Army at Fort 
Bellwood and volunteering at USO clubs in Richmond, Virginia. During 
her time at Fort Bellwood, she met and later married John R. McClain, 
Sr., on April 11, 1945.
  After the war, Mrs. McClain and John resided briefly in Washington, 
D.C., where their first son, John, was born. They soon moved to 
Lynchburg, Virginia, where their other sons, David and Mark, were 
welcomed into the family.
  Throughout her career, Mrs. McClain primarily worked as a bank 
teller. Her unwavering dedication to her community extended far beyond 
her career. She has been an active member of the Methodist Church 
throughout her life and has engaged in numerous activities, including 
volunteering at her sons' events, participating in community theater, 
and singing with the Sweet Adelines.
  Mrs. McClain has been a witness to significant historical events and 
has gained great knowledge to share with future generations.
  Currently, Mrs. McClain resides in New Bern, North Carolina, with her 
son John and his wife, Dixie. It is with great respect and admiration 
that I lead my colleagues in recognizing Mrs. McClain for her 
extraordinary contributions and the remarkable life she has led in 
service to our Great Nation. I wish Mrs. McClain a very Happy Birthday.

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