Floor SpeechCeremonial2025-03-31

CELEBRATING MRS. ODESSA BOWIE'S 111 YEARS OF LIFE

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On 2025-03-31, Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING MRS. ODESSA BOWIE'S 111 YEARS OF LIFE" in the House. The speech addressed trade policy. It referenced legislation: S111.

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CELEBRATING MRS. ODESSA BOWIE'S 111 YEARS OF LIFE

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E265] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING MRS. ODESSA BOWIE'S 111 YEARS OF LIFE ______ HON. JASMINE CROCKETT of texas in the house of representatives Monday, March 31, 2025 Ms. CROCKETT. Mr. Speaker, it is with great joy and honor that we celebrate Odessa Bowie's 111th birthday. I would like to celebrate her life and the impact she has had on others. A milestone that many people can only hope to reach one day. May we acknowledge this day and hope that this celebration be filled with love, joy, and gratitude as she celebrates alongside those most important. The life of Mrs. Odessa Bowie has had an immeasurable impact on those around her. As a mother and grandmother, she has extended love and kindness to her children and grandchildren. Instilling in them the value and importance of hard work, compassion, and grace for others. She has never hesitated to provide a system of support for those in her life or help them in a time of need. When one has experienced the many seasons of life and all that it brings to us, it can be easy to harden our hearts and lose faith, but Mrs. Bowie never has. She has remained a steadfast believer and a faithful attendant of St. Paul United Methodist Church. The faith she has carried throughout her life is one reflected in the character she possesses. Mrs. Bowie has been a pillar in her community, and we hope that her legacy is an inspiration to others to always be of service to others with a gracious heart and humility. ____________________

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CELEBRATING MRS. ODESSA BOWIE'S 111 YEARS OF LIFE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E265] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING MRS. ODESSA BOWIE'S 111 YEARS OF LIFE ______ HON. JASMINE CROCKETT of texas in the house of representatives Monday, March 31, 2025 Ms. CROCKETT. Mr. Speaker, it is with great joy and honor that we celebrate Odessa Bowie's 111th birthday. I would like to celebrate her life and the impact she has had on others. A milestone that many people can only hope to reach one day. May we acknowledge this day and hope that this celebration be filled with love, joy, and gratitude as she celebrates alongside those most important. The life of Mrs. Odessa Bowie has had an immeasurable impact on those around her. As a mother and grandmother, she has extended love and kindness to her children and grandchildren. Instilling in them the value and importance of hard work, compassion, and grace for others. She has never hesitated to provide a system of support for those in her life or help them in a time of need. When one has experienced the many seasons of life and all that it brings to us, it can be easy to harden our hearts and lose faith, but Mrs. Bowie never has. She has remained a steadfast believer and a faithful attendant of St. Paul United Methodist Church. The faith she has carried throughout her life is one reflected in the character she possesses. Mrs. Bowie has been a pillar in her community, and we hope that her legacy is an inspiration to others to always be of service to others with a gracious heart and humility. ____________________