[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17971]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO ALICE ADELL MAYS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2011

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Alice Adell Mays 
for the many accomplishments she has attained in my district throughout 
her life.
  Ms. Mays was born in Halifax County Virginia, about six and a half 
decades ago. Growing up on a farm as the second oldest of five children 
she was endowed with the responsibility of being the caregiver at an 
early age. This was never an issue for Ms. Mays, as she always had a 
loving and compassionate heart.
  Ms. Mays was educated in Virginia and later migrated to New York 
City. Once settled in, she began working as an usherette for 
playwrights such as Neil Simon at the Eugene O'Neil Theatre and other 
local theatres. Presently, she is a Childcare Provider and package 
receiver for the community. She has not only raised her own children, 
but she has been a community mother for numerous years.
  Later she met and married George (Gee) W. Mays. Together they reared 
six children; three have preceded them in death. She also has four 
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Through it all, her faith has 
gotten stronger in Christ, and she gives back to her community through 
her devout religiosity.
  Ms., Mays was a faithful member of the Greater Friendship Baptist for 
many years where she served as President of the Deaconess Board and on 
the pastor's aide ministry. In 2003, after the death of her mother, she 
moved her membership to Union Baptist Church. There she works in the 
capacity as President of the Pastor's Aide and will willingly help 
other church ministries in their efforts.
  Ms. Mays has many hobbies that include conversing with people from 
all walks of life; playing games of various sorts; and beautification 
of one's self, making sure her hair, nails, and makeup are done on a 
daily basis.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Ms. Alice Adell Mays for her 
dedication to her faith and the nurturing personality she has developed 
with all those she is in contact with.

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