[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18322]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING ANNIE OLIVER

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 17, 2015

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a leader in my 
district, from my hometown of the Bronx. To celebrate life for 100 
years is a historic milestone, and it's my pleasure to speak about the 
centurion Annie Oliver.
  Born on October 30th, 1915, Annie Ruth Still was originally from 
Birmingham, Alabama, and is the eldest of two sisters. Following her 
graduation from the esteemed Park High School in 1944, Annie made the 
move to New York City to begin work.
  In the fateful year of 1957, Annie made two life changing decisions, 
marrying her husband George Oliver, to whom they would share a lifetime 
of happiness with two sons, Will Jr. and Floyd, and joining the Church 
on The Hill AME Zion of New York City.
  It was here she began her 58 year tenure of service to her community 
and love of God. During her outstanding service, Annie Oliver served as 
President of the Stewardess Board for 26 years, President of the User 
Board, President of Class Number 1, and currently serving in capacity 
as ``Mother of the Church''. She also serves as a member of the Board 
of Trustees for The Church on the Hill and is the longest serving 
member of their congregation.
  After marrying husband George, the family moved to the Bronx, where 
she still currently resides. Annie began working at Made in America, a 
40 year tenure and then an additional 25 years serving at Emerson 
Radio&TV, and the Beral Motor Company. She lives, loves, and always 
worked in the Bronx. She is beloved by her family, including 5 
grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
  This year, on Friday, October 30th, 2015, her family, church family, 
and friends will be celebrating Mother Annie Oliver's 100th birthday 
milestone. I wish her the happiest of birthdays and congratulations on 
this remarkable milestone and on her incredible life.