[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5631]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  IN MEMORY OF DELORES THOMAS HADNOTT

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2012

  Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to honor the 
memory of a noble public servant and spiritual leader, Delores Thomas 
Hadnott. With singular dedication, Ms. Hadnott devoted her life to 
faithfully serving her community.
  Ms. Hadnott was born in Arcadia, LA on December 31, 1951. Her parents 
instilled within her the importance of education and the drive to help 
others. In 1972, she received her B.A. degree in Sociology from 
Grambling State University in only three years, while serving as 
salutatorian, class president and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha 
Sorority, Incorporated.
  After Ms. Hadnott completed Management Training at the University of 
Houston, she started her thirty-six year career with the American Red 
Cross--Greater Houston Area Chapter. Ms. Hadnott excelled in her 
position, becoming the office director of the southeast branch office 
in 1987. Ms. Hadnott worked tirelessly to advocate for the betterment 
of Houston and under-served individuals.
  In addition to her lifelong service in her community, Ms. Hadnott 
acted in several roles at the Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church. 
Through her unselfish hard work and virtue, she eventually became the 
assistant church secretary, a member of the finance committee, program 
coordinator for the Mission Society and a Sunday school instructor.
  Ms. Hadnott's leadership and community service have been consistently 
recognized by her colleagues. Mayor Lee Brown honored her on May 9, 
2002 when he proclaimed it Delores Hadnott Day in the City of Houston. 
In 2006, she received the 42nd Annual Founders' Day, Sojourner Truth 
Crystal and Professional awards. In 2009, I had the honor to present 
her with the 2009 Congressional Certificate of Special Recognition.
  Finally, Mr. Speaker, Delores Thomas Hadnott will be missed dearly by 
her daughter, Crystal Denise, son, Lawrence Oliver, stepson, Lawrence 
Isaiah, grandson, Ashton Josiah, and daughter-in-law, Shakwanna. She 
will be remembered in the City of Houston as a dedicated public servant 
and valued community leader. May she rest in the peace she has so 
richly earned.

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