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TRIBUTE TO MRS. MARY ELLA HARRIS
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HON. DANNY K. DAVIS
of illinois
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I include in the Record the following Proclamation.
Whereas, the Almighty God has called to her eternal rest Mrs. Mary Ella Harris, a pioneer civic, community, social, religious and political activist in the North Lawndale Community of Chicago and its environs; and
Whereas, Mary Harris and her family were some of the very first blacks to move into and reside in what was then an all white community; and
Whereas, as the community changed and as Blacks poured in, many from the rural south, Mary's leadership shined like the bright light that she was; and
Whereas, Mary was not necessarily the loudest and most militant sounding person in the meetings she was always there and when she spoke, people listened and took action based upon what she said. For many years Carey Tercentenary AME Church was blessed to have four of its members known as leading activist and leaders in the Lawndale Community: Mrs. Nola Bright, Mrs. Jacqueline Ford, Mr. Theodis Leonard and Mrs. Mary Ella Harris.
Now, therefore be it Resolved that we cherish the life, work, contributions and legacy of Mrs. Mary Ella Harris and extend condolences to her family and friends, son, Reverend Walter Harris, daughters, Ms. Jeanetta Lee, Ms. Pamela Ella and son, James Leo Jr., grandchildren, great grandchildren and other relatives.
She served us well and now may she rest in peace.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 34
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