[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 7]
[House]
[Pages 8805-8806]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING MRS. MYRTIS DENSON MAYO

  (Mr. CHILDERS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)

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  Mr. CHILDERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of America's 
most exceptional women. Today is indeed a grand day in Prentiss County, 
Mississippi, because today, Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Myrtis Denson Mayo and 
all who love her are celebrating 102 years of a life well-lived, one 
who has sewn every garment she has ever worn. A rich life rewarded by 6 
children, 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-
grandchildren. Her extraordinary life is one of a great faith in God, 
with a love and appreciation for all mankind.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor this humble and gentle lady and 
commend her on her 102nd birthday, and further, I am proud to be one of 
the thousands of people positively influenced by my wife's grandmother, 
Mrs. Myrtis Denson Mayo.

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