[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8543]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING MRS. HELEN R. HENDERSON ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 6, 2012

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. 
Helen R. Henderson from Pahokee, Florida on the occasion of her 100th 
birthday, which is June 8, 2012. Born in Kentucky, Mrs. Henderson was 
raised on her family's farm. From her earliest days, she learned the 
value of a healthy diet, eating the food her family raised. Her life 
has been characterized by hard work, dedication, compassion, and inner 
strength.
  Helen and her late husband, Brooks Henderson, devoted their lives to 
education in the Glades area, with Brooks serving as the principal of 
Pahokee High School, and Helen working as a special needs elementary 
education teacher in Belle Glade and Canal Point. Helen began her love 
for learning at a young age when she traveled six miles by horse and 
buggy to attend her one-room schoolhouse in Kentucky. Sadly, the 
Henderson's only child, Ann, passed away several years ago, but their 
love of education was passed down to their grandson, Kevin Henderson, 
an instructor at Palm Beach State College in Belle Glade.
  An accomplished musician, Helen has played piano at her church, First 
United Methodist of Pahokee, for over 60 years. A lifelong follower of 
Jesus Christ, she has taught Sunday school to several generations of 
Pahokee children. She still faithfully attends Sunday school and 
worship service each week. She still lives in her own home in Pahokee, 
where she enjoys spending time with friends, participating in church 
activities, and working in her yard. Helen says the secret to her 
longevity is hard work and eating right.
  Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Helen Henderson is a fine citizen, and I am proud 
that she continues to make a positive impact on the Glades community. I 
am delighted to join her family, friends and many admirers in wishing 
her a very happy 100th birthday and continued good health and happiness 
for years to come.

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