[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 158 (Friday, September 26, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E905]
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 CELEBRATING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF MRS. LESSIE SYLVEEN POINDEXTER CROSBY

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                        HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 26, 2025

  Mr. KENNEDY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
90th birthday of Mrs. Lessie Sylveen Poindexter Crosby, a beacon of 
light in the City of Buffalo. Mrs. Poindexter Crosby's life story is a 
beautiful tapestry woven with love and resilience.
  Born September 7, 1935, in Buffalo, New York, to Issac Costello and 
Fannie Sue Poindexter Johnson. Mrs. Poindexter Crosby was raised to 
inspire everyone she met with her selflessness and compassion. Over the 
years, she has witnessed many changes in her life and community, yet 
her love for those around her has remained a constant source of 
strength. Mrs. Poindexter Crosby has consistently demonstrated 
Christian principles as a community member and spiritual leader in the 
Women's Ministry at First Shiloh Baptist Church.
  Mrs. Poindexter Crosby's most rewarding roles have been those of a 
dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. In 1953, Mrs. Poindexter 
Crosby married the late Mr. Excel Crosby. Their loving union blessed 
them with four community-minded children--Julie, Gary, Bridgett, and 
Lisa. Together, they built a home filled with love, respect, and 
responsibility.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Mrs. Poindexter Crosby, a 
woman of poise and resilience, whose influence extends beyond her 
beloved family and community. On this milestone birthday, we celebrate 
her extraordinary life, her enduring legacy, and the profound impact 
she has made on all who know her.

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