[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9336]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING MARGIE J. CLAYTOR SMITH

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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 25, 2010

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the long and 
productive life of my constituent, Mrs. Margie J. Claytor Smith, who 
celebrated her 100th birthday on March 19, 2010.
  Margie J. Claytor was born in Basham, Virginia on March 19, 1910, the 
sixth child of Harvey and Lena Claytor. She married George W. Smith on 
December 26, 1929 and enjoyed 37 years of marriage until her husband's 
death in 1966. Mr. and Mrs. Smith had two children, Gerald W. Smith and 
Marie Smith Wise. Following her husband's death, Mrs. Smith lived with 
her son and helped to raise her five grandchildren: Gerald W. Smith, 
Jr., Susan R. Smith, David T. Smith, Scott W. Wise, and Cecelia Wise 
Howard. Mrs. Smith now also has four great-grandchildren: Jon B. 
Howard, Bryan F. Smith, Aaron T. Smith, and Clo'e M. Smith. She became 
fond of camping and, in fact, she and her family have camped in 38 
states and three Canadian regions. Her efforts throughout her life were 
honored by being named the National Council of Negro Women's first 
``All Star Senior.''
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize Mrs. Margie J. Claytor Smith 
and the contributions she has made to her family and to her community.

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