[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21168]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO MRS. MARY SULIMAN

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2002

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Mrs. Mary Suliman, born 
September 2, 1898, in recognition of her 104th birthday celebration.
  Mary Suliman migrated from Newbern, North Carolina to New York over 
sixty-two years ago. She married Mr. Samona Suliman from New Jersey and 
had two beautiful children, two grandchildren and three great 
grandchildren. All of Mary's loved ones call her ``Nana.''
  She worked as a hairdresser in her Brooklyn community for several 
years. As a retired person her hobbies have included dancing, reading, 
watching television and singing. Mrs. Suliman's favorite songs are 
``Down by the Cross'' and ``Bye--Bye Black Bird.'' She continues to be 
loved by her family unconditionally and admired by others in the 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Mary, Suliman, who now resides at the Marcus Garvey 
Nursing Home, has devoted her life to serving her family and community. 
As such, she is more than worthy of receiving recognition today.

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