[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 139 (Monday, September 9, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E870-E871]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF THELMA HOLTZCLAW MATHEWS

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                        HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 9, 2024

  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Mrs. Thelma 
Holtzclaw Mathews on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
  Mrs. Mathews was born on September 26, 1924, and grew up with her 
parents and seven siblings in Titus, Alabama. She moved to Buffalo 
fifty-four years ago where she has lived since.
  After graduating high school, Mrs. Mathews's top priority was her 
family. Together with the love of her life, Luther, they raised six 
incredible children, three daughters and three sons. Mrs. Mathews' 
family continues to grow, with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
She is most proud to be a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-
grandmother.
  When Mrs. Mathews is not with her family, she is with her friends and 
neighbors. They know they can always rely on her for a warm smile and a 
laugh. Deeply devoted to her faith, Mrs. Mathews is an active member of 
the Greater Refuge Temple of Christ on Jefferson Avenue.
  Further, Mrs. Mathews deeply values civic engagement, having voted in 
every presidential election she has been able to. She was very excited 
to vote for the first Black President, President Barack Obama, and is 
looking forward to casting her ballot for Vice President Kamala Harris, 
the first Black woman nominated by a major party for President.
  Today, Mrs. Thelma Holtzclaw Mathews continues to inspire all who 
know her, sharing her compassion and dedication to her family, friends, 
country, and faith. Please join me in celebrating Mrs. Thelma Holtzclaw 
Mathews on her 100th birthday.

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