[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5707]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MS. EUBIE ENRIGHT

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 8, 2011

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Ms. Eubie Enright, a beloved matriarch of the 17th Congressional 
District, who is celebrating 104 years of life.
  Ms. Enright was born to sharecroppers in Metter, Georgia. It was here 
that she experienced back-breaking work as she planted and raised many 
crops under the Georgia sun. A young Ms. Enright exuded a tenacity that 
would later serve her well.
  South Florida became home to Ms. Enright more than 50 years ago, when 
she migrated to Miami with her family. Living and thriving during the 
civil rights movement, she held several jobs, including housekeeping 
and cooking in private homes. She said, ``I don't care what you have to 
do, you have to work''. Frankly, Ms. Enright understands the investment 
that must be made for your family and for your community.
  Eubie Enright has been a servant of the Lord all of her life. From 
the time she arrived in Miami she was a Baptist member of a church in 
Overtown, where she loyally served as an usher for 20 years. In 1960, 
Ms. Enright became a member of New Providence Missionary Baptist 
Church, where she joined the choir. She was a choir member for many 
decades.
  We honor Eubie Enright for a legacy of service and inspiration. She 
credits her Lord and Savior for keeping her well during these last 104 
years. Her life is a testimony to each of us. I joyfully celebrate with 
Ms. Eubie Enright as she continues a purposeful life of love.

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