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HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. "MOTHER" BESSIE QUINNIE

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On 2026-08-20, Representative Timothy M. Kennedy (D-NY-26) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. "MOTHER" BESSIE QUINNIE" in the House.

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HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. "MOTHER" BESSIE QUINNIE

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 134 (Thursday, August 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 134 (Thursday, August 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E796-E797] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. ``MOTHER'' BESSIE QUINNIE ______ HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY of new york in the house of representatives Thursday, August 20, 2026 Mr. KENNEDY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of ``Mother'' Bessie [[Page E797]] Quinnie, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose love, compassion, and devotion to her family and community inspired all who knew her. Mother Quinnie was born on November 25, 1930, in Linden, Alabama to the late Lemus Mitchell and Estelle Richardson Mitchell. Mother Quinnie cherished every moment with her family--a life filled with love and compassion until her passing. Her greatest joy was spent as a devoted wife for more than half a century to the late Mr. Peter Quinnie and mother to Jerry, Charles, Kenneth, Michael, the late Manning, the late Albert, the late Melvin, the late Anna Ruth Hugley, and the late Marion Haynie. She was later blessed to have twenty-four beloved grandchildren, nurturing them with the same kindness and care she gave to everyone in her life. Mother Quinnie was raised with the strong support of her family from the very beginning, helping to shape her into a natural leader in all aspects of her life. She had a deep love and compassion for others, which she expressed through her role as a devoted community member. She previously served as an employee of the Sisters of Charity Hospital, working in the housekeeping department. She was later promoted to the emergency room sterilization department, where she remained until her retirement in 1994. In addition to her professional accomplishments, she was a talented homemaker, providing constant care, guidance, and support to her family while nurturing a warm and loving home. Mother Quinnie was a faithful follower of Christ, serving as a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. She later became a member of Thankful Missionary Baptist Church, where she continued to serve the Lord faithfully as a devoted and loving church mother, inspiring all who knew her through her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering faith. Mother Bessie Quinnie lived a life of devotion to her faith, family, and community. Her unwavering commitment to those she loved and her compassion towards others had a profound impact on all who knew her. Mother Quinnie was a woman who believed in the importance of family above all else and worked tirelessly to support those around her. Her kindness, loyalty, and warmth will forever be remembered. Let us honor her legacy by living as she did, with devotion to family, faith, and above all, love. ____________________

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HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. "MOTHER" BESSIE QUINNIE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 134 (Thursday, August 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 134 (Thursday, August 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E796-E797] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. ``MOTHER'' BESSIE QUINNIE ______ HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY of new york in the house of representatives Thursday, August 20, 2026 Mr. KENNEDY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of ``Mother'' Bessie [[Page E797]] Quinnie, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose love, compassion, and devotion to her family and community inspired all who knew her. Mother Quinnie was born on November 25, 1930, in Linden, Alabama to the late Lemus Mitchell and Estelle Richardson Mitchell. Mother Quinnie cherished every moment with her family--a life filled with love and compassion until her passing. Her greatest joy was spent as a devoted wife for more than half a century to the late Mr. Peter Quinnie and mother to Jerry, Charles, Kenneth, Michael, the late Manning, the late Albert, the late Melvin, the late Anna Ruth Hugley, and the late Marion Haynie. She was later blessed to have twenty-four beloved grandchildren, nurturing them with the same kindness and care she gave to everyone in her life. Mother Quinnie was raised with the strong support of her family from the very beginning, helping to shape her into a natural leader in all aspects of her life. She had a deep love and compassion for others, which she expressed through her role as a devoted community member. She previously served as an employee of the Sisters of Charity Hospital, working in the housekeeping department. She was later promoted to the emergency room sterilization department, where she remained until her retirement in 1994. In addition to her professional accomplishments, she was a talented homemaker, providing constant care, guidance, and support to her family while nurturing a warm and loving home. Mother Quinnie was a faithful follower of Christ, serving as a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. She later became a member of Thankful Missionary Baptist Church, where she continued to serve the Lord faithfully as a devoted and loving church mother, inspiring all who knew her through her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering faith. Mother Bessie Quinnie lived a life of devotion to her faith, family, and community. Her unwavering commitment to those she loved and her compassion towards others had a profound impact on all who knew her. Mother Quinnie was a woman who believed in the importance of family above all else and worked tirelessly to support those around her. Her kindness, loyalty, and warmth will forever be remembered. Let us honor her legacy by living as she did, with devotion to family, faith, and above all, love. ____________________