[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9155]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING SOUVENISE JEANNE BAZILE

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 28, 2014

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Souvenise 
Jeanne Bazile, who passed away on May II, 2014.
  Ms. Bazile, who lived in Spring Valley, New York, was 107 at the time 
of her passing. Originally from Haiti, she moved to United States in 
1978 to join her husband. Ms. Bazile was a loving mother who dedicated 
herself to her six children, fifteen grandchildren, and fourteen great-
grandchildren.
  Just a few months ago, Ms. Bazile fulfilled one of her dreams: 
becoming an American citizen. After living here for three decades, 
working hard and contributing to society, Ms. Bazile became one of the 
oldest immigrants ever to gain citizenship. She is truly an inspiration 
for all those who hope to one day achieve the American dream.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize my constituent, Ms. Souvenise 
Jeanne Bazile. I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring her 
tremendous life.

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