[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9847]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     IN CELEBRATION OF MRS. EVEREE JIMERSON CLARKE'S 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2016

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 90th 
birthday of Mrs. Everee Jimerson Clarke of Pleasant City, Florida.
  Everee was born on July 6, 1926, to Cynthia and Reverend William 
Jimerson in Pleasant City, Florida. While she moved to Jacksonville, 
Florida, as a child, she continued to maintain a strong connection with 
her hometown. She would regularly visit Pleasant City and attended 
Industrial High School.
  She attended college at the historically Black institution Lincoln 
University, before moving to New York to attend Julliard School of 
Music in the dance department. In 1960, she established the Everee 
School of Charm and Dance, while also becoming a political activist in 
Newark, New Jersey.
  Since she returned back to Pleasant City in 1965, she has been active 
in local politics and business development. In 1975 and 1976, Everee 
was recognized by ``Who's Who in Among Black Americans.'' In 1987, she 
was appointed by Governor Bob Martinez and the Florida Senate to serve 
on the Broward County Historic Preservation Board of Trustees.
  Pleasant City is the oldest African American Community in Palm Beach 
County. She has been committed to preserving its history and providing 
educational and cultural events, as well as opportunities for its 
descendants.
  Everee has received numerous awards for her service, including the 
Community Service Award from the Black Educators Caucus and the 
Daughters of the American Revolution. She was also awarded the Historic 
Preservation Award from the City of West Palm Beach, and the Fannie 
James Pioneer Achievement Award from the historical Society of Palm 
Beach County.
  Mr. Speaker, on this momentous occasion, please join me in honoring 
Mrs. Everee Jimerson Clarke for her life of service and commitment to 
cultural preservation. I wish her a very happy 90th birthday, and many 
more years success and happiness to come.

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