[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 135 (Friday, August 30, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E851]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF JOE GARRETT, JR.

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 30, 2024

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I ask for the House's attention 
today to recognize the 90th birthday of Joe Garrett, Jr. Joe was born 
to Joe and Luellen Garrett on October 21st, 1934, in Talladega County. 
He is the oldest of 10 children. He grew up and was educated in the 
Talladega County School System.
  On November 27, 1954, Joe was married to the former Ms. Mary Etta 
Swain They were blessed with four children to raise including Joe E., 
George, Anita and Earl. They have 11 grandchildren (one deceased), 25 
great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. After almost 60 
years of marriage, Mrs. Garrett passed away on March 6, 2014.
  Joe worked for many years mainly in the construction industry. He is 
active in his church and has served as a deacon, president of the Usher 
Board, Sunday School teacher and Sunday School Superintendent. He is 
also president of the Laymen Auxiliary of the Mt. Carmel Missionary 
Baptist District Association. In his free time, he enjoys gardening and 
sharing his fresh vegetables with neighbors.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing Joe on this milestone and 
wishing him a very happy birthday.

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