[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11482]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING ANNE MITCHELL FELDER

                                  _____
                                 

                           HON. CORRINE BROWN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 17, 2012

  Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the constituents of 
the Third Congressional District of Florida and myself, I rise now to 
offer my heartfelt condolences and pay special tribute to the life of, 
Ms. Anne Mitchell Felder, a woman of many talents and passions, who 
honorably served our country in The United States Army, and who worked 
as an educator and was a faithful servant to her community and church. 
Anne Mitchell Felder was a hero, humanitarian, community leader and 
friend.
  We are inspired when we recall the accomplishments of a woman whose 
lifetime of service and dedication served many and whose lasting 
influence changed the lives of those around her. Beginning her career 
as an educator at Lincoln High, in Bradenton, Florida for six years, 
Anne Mitchell Felder went on to serve in The United States Army's, 
Women's Army Corps (WAC), where she became a medical laboratory 
technician at the Reception Center in Ft. Benning, Georgia. A recipient 
of the WAC three-year Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, the Army 
Commendation Ribbon, and Victory Pin, Ms. Felder was a hero. She 
returned to civilian life to follow her passion of educating the young 
minds of tomorrow by teaching at Jones High School for over 22 years, 
teaching mathematics, serving as Guidance Counselor and later as Dean 
of Students. A religious woman who remained active in her church, The 
New Covenant Baptist Church of Orlando, Ms. Felder was secretary to the 
Charter Trustee Ministry from 1992-1996 and most recently a member of 
District Five and the Sanctuary Sunday School Class.
  A woman for whom education was important, Anne Mitchell Felder 
received an Associate of Arts degree from Bethune-Cookman College; a 
Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical 
College; a Master of Science Degree from Florida Agricultural and 
Mechanical University; and studied at Columbia University in New York. 
And, she was a member of Kappa Delta Pi, an honorary society for 
students in education. She also understood and valued her obligation 
and duty to serve our society and those in need and did so through 
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated where she was a Golden Life 
Member, a 60Years-Plus Member, and a charter president of the Orlando 
Alumnae Chapter, who enjoyed the status of a Delta Dear.
  The life of Anne Mitchell Felder was one of accomplishment and 
service. We are aware that a life well lived is a life well shared. As 
an educator and hero, she gave of her talents and gifts to benefit the 
community, the nation, and her family. In her passing, we pay tribute 
to an exceptional leader whose courage, strength, and love of her 
community left an indelible legacy for future generations. She will be 
remembered and respected because she had an awesome gift of teaching 
and providing love and support to those who knew her. We offer our 
prayers for her immediate family and host of loving relatives and 
friends whose lives have been forever changed by this exceptional 
woman. We thank our Heavenly Father for allowing us to be blessed with 
the time spent with Anne Mitchell Felder, our friend, mother, sister, 
and hero.
  Anne Mitchell Felder is survived by her daughter Vicki-Elaine Felder, 
and brother Thomas Watson Mitchell.

                          ____________________