[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7395]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                     IN MEMORY OF DOROTHY W. JAMES

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 9, 2000

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is a distinct honor for me 
to place this dedication to Dorothy W. James in the Congressional 
Record. Her husband, ``Chappie'' James, was a fighter pilot's fighter 
pilot, an Air Force great and a super American. The death of his wife 
brings back many memories of a great Air Force career backed by an 
outstanding wife. Her burial in Arlington Cemetery is a fitting tribute 
for a woman who gave so much to America.

              Reflections on the Life of Dorothy W. James

       Dorothy Watkins James was born on June 27, 1921 to James 
     Andrew and Daisy Hicks Watkins in Tuskegee Institute, 
     Alabama. After a lengthy illness she departed this life on 
     May 2,000.
       She attended the Chambliss Children's House Elementary 
     School and completed high school on the campus of Tuskegee 
     Institute, Mr. James' mother and father were avid tennis 
     players. Dorothy and her sister Aubrey became involved in the 
     sport at an early age. Dorothy continued to play tennis in 
     high school, and was also a drum majorette in the Tuskegee 
     Institute Band. Additionally, she played piano and was a 
     student of the daughter of Booker T. Washington.
       While attending college at Tuskegee Institute, she met and 
     married her husband of thirty-six years Daniel ``Chappie'' 
     James, Jr. of Pensacola, Florida and they were married until 
     his death in 1978. As the wife of an Air Force officer, she 
     lived in many locations in the United States, Asia, and 
     Europe. She was involved in numerous charitable endeavors and 
     most proud of her contributions to what is now known as the 
     Air Force Village Retirement Communities. She was a loyal and 
     dedicated supporter of the Air Force community and family 
     support programs.
       Dorothy and Daniel were blessed with a daughter and two 
     sons and she guided each through the formative years of their 
     lives. As a result of her love, care and persistence and 
     guidance, each has enjoyed a rich and rewarding life. She 
     will be missed by all who have known her for her quiet 
     selfless dedication to family, friends and community.
       She is survived by her daughter Danice D. Berry, son-in-law 
     Dr. Frank W. Berry, Jr.; son Major General Daniel James III, 
     and daughter-in-law Dana M. James; son Claude A. James and 
     daughter-in-law Diane James; granddaughters Jamie Michelle 
     Berry and Brittany Diane James; grandsons Frank W. Berry III, 
     Max S. Berry and Ryan N. James; a sister Aubrey W. Simms and 
     brother-in-law Robert H. Simms; a niece and nephew, and many 
     devoted extended family and friends.

     

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