[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11882]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                              MOMMA HARRIS

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 6, 2009

  Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, in recognition of this Mother's Day, 
I rise to honor a special mother and grandmother, Sandra L. Harris--or 
Momma Harris as she is more affectionately known.
  Sandra grew up in Cartersville, GA where she spent a good bit of time 
up on Red Top Mountain State Park. From a young age Sandra knew the 
value of a day's pay as she worked in the concession stand and as a 
lifeguard at the park.
  Sandra would later meet Charles Harris from Cassville, GA and the two 
would become married. Sandra relocated with him to San Antonio and 
Wichita Falls, TX while he served in the military. In her personal 
career Sandra has worked in various occupations through the years 
including a bank teller and salesperson, but her passion lies in the 
real estate business where she has been quite successful.
  After leaving Texas and moving back to Georgia Sandra had two sons, 
Chuck and James Harris. Momma Harris has taught her boys work ethic, 
faith, and the strength and character only a southern woman can instill 
into her sons. In addition to her two sons, Sandra has a vibrant 
grandson who she loves deeply, Wyatt Harris, who calls her Granny 
Harris.
  Momma Harris is a woman of deep love, faith, and generosity. She is 
the type of person that anyone could hope to have for a mother. You can 
just ask anyone in Cartersville, GA and they will tell you that Sandra 
Harris will leave a lasting impression on anyone that spends just a few 
minutes around her.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to wish the best to Sandra Harris, and 
thank her for representing the ideals of a loving and supporting mother 
on this Mother's Day. Let her commitment to her family serve as an 
example to us all. Sandra is a great American and I wish her a very 
happy Mother's Day with many more to come.
  And that's just the way it is.

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