[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 9397-9398]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING LOVIE MAE KAZEE

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2011

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 
recognition of Ms. Lovie Mae Kazee who will turn 95 on July 1, 2011.
  Ms. Lovie Mae Walker Kazee was born July 1, 1916 to Bob and Gertie 
Walker in Hearne, Texas. She married Lueranze Kazee on November, 3, 
1932 in Marland, Texas. They moved to Dallas in 1944, where she began

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work as the housekeeper and nanny for The Richard Gump family. She 
served in that capacity for over 50 years. She retired in 1997 to care 
for her ailing husband who passed away in 1999 after 67 and a half 
years of marriage.
  To this union 10 children, 27 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren, 
138 great great grandchildren and 3 great great great grandchildren 
have been born. She is blessed to have 5 generations of heirs 
celebrating her birth.
  Ms. Lovie attributes her longevity to living a faithful Christian 
life, putting God first in all that she does, never drinking alcohol, 
nor smoking and remaining physically active.
  Ms. Lovie has never been sick and remains an active member of Dallas 
West Church of Christ. She is the last of the original eight founding 
members of the congregation, which was started in 1947 and presently 
meets at 3510 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas. Elder Sam Berry is the 
ministering servant.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Ms. Lovie Mae Kazee who 
turns 95 next month and I encourage my colleagues to join me in this 
effort and celebration.

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