[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 130 (Tuesday, July 29, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E737]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF LIZZIE TOLES

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 29, 2025

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, today, the 12th Congressional District 
recognizes the life and contributions of remarkable resident Lizzie 
Toles, as she turns 100 years old. We congratulate her on decades of 
community work that has had a lasting impact on our community.
  Lizzie's roots started in Mississippi, where she was born. She moved 
to Detroit in 1952, eager to work and make our communities a better 
place. When she worked at a local nursing home, people always loved her 
smile and conversations that brought so much warmth and comfort to 
every person she met. Mother Lizzie has three children--James, 
Patricia, and Jerry--and has five grandchildren and several great-
grandchildren.
  Apart from her career and family, Lizzie has remained an active 
member of the community through her participation in water aerobics, 
bowling, and the Derrick Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. She loves 
her garden, and her home is surrounded by beautiful flowers, which 
reflect her love for nature. Join me in celebrating Ms. Lizzie on 100 
years of life.

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