[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15486]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATING DELORES HASTINGS ON HER 75TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 10, 2010

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today and ask my 
colleagues to join me in wishing a happy 75th birthday to Ms. Delores 
Hastings.
  Throughout her life, Ms. Hastings has worked tirelessly as a leader 
in her community. Most recently, she donated her time volunteering for 
a program that provides mothers and their children in rehabilitation 
centers with Thanksgiving Day food baskets. Additionally, Ms. Hastings 
was a staunch supporter of President Barack Obama during his 2008 
campaign, registering over 200 individuals to vote.
  In February of this year, she solicited medical donations to send to 
the victims of the earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12, 
2010, a cause very near to my heart. Ms. Hastings has also volunteered 
her time teaching inmates with children important parental skills 
before they are released. As a result of her work, these inmates are 
allowed visitation with their children prior to their release and have 
a smoother transition back into civilian life.
  Ms. Hastings has always emphasized the importance of receiving an 
education. She has worked as an advocate for young African American men 
who are pursuing higher education, ensuring that they have the 
necessary resources available to them. In 1958, Ms. Hastings received 
her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Clark College 
in Atlanta, Georgia. Additionally, in 1963 she was awarded her Master's 
degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education from 
Florida A&M University. She has consistently utilized her knowledge, 
experience, and education working with families living in depressed 
areas as well as children with special needs.
  Madam Speaker, on September 10, 2010, Ms. Delores Hastings will be 
celebrating her 75th birthday with her son Jody, her cat Tranz, and her 
service dog Dolce. It is my distinguished honor to wish her a very 
happy 75th birthday.

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