[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16328]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING ``MOTHER'' ROSA McKIE

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 23, 2017

  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
service of ``Mother'' Rosa McKie, who for the past 50 years has shown 
tremendous dedication to the community of the Mason Temple Church of 
God in Christ on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn.
  Known as a source of pure kindness, inspiration and fortitude, Ms. 
McKie's longstanding service to the Church earned her the title of 
``Church Mother''. Ms. McKie migrated to New York in 1943 and has since 
called Brooklyn her home. A World War II Navy Bride, she married the 
late Charles McKie as he was on active duty. This summer, on July 17th, 
she turned 100 years old, proving that age has not slowed her from 
counseling, nurturing and investing in her community.
  Present at nearly every worship service that takes place at the 
Church, Ms. McKie has fulfilled roles as diverse as usher, Choir 
Director, and outreach missionary. It is this spirit of willingness to 
meet every need that has earned her such a warm legacy among 
congregants.
  It is my great honor to wish Mother McKie a joyful birthday and 
lifetime celebration as she leaves her daily role with the Church to 
relocate and live with her daughter. For someone who has been a living 
inspiration for so many, it is my deep hope that this service is a 
chance for her community to return the love.

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