RECOGNIZING MRS. LILLIE MAE BYNUM'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

RECOGNIZING MRS. LILLIE MAE BYNUM'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E230] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING MRS. LILLIE MAE BYNUM'S 100TH BIRTHDAY ______ HON. CHRIS PAPPAS of new hampshire in the house of representatives Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mrs. Lillie Mae Bynum, who is celebrating her 100th birthday on April 7, 2026. Lillie moved to Goffstown, New Hampshire, in 1961, and ever since has been an active and beloved member of her community. Lillie was born in Birmingham, Alabama, in =========================== NOTE =========================== On March 18, 2026, page E230, in the second column, the following appeared: Lillie was born in Birminghaln, Alabama, in The online version has been corrected to read: Lillie was born in Birmingham, Alabama, in ========================= END NOTE ========================= 1926 to Lessie and Edmond Grant. From a young age, she demonstrated a sharp mind, a strong work ethic, and a passion for serving others. She was the valedictorian of her graduating class at A.H. Parker High School in Birmingham and continued her education at the Grady School of Nursing in Atlanta, Georgia, where she graduated in 1944.Lillie and her husband, E.B. Bynum, moved to Goffstown while he served our country in the United States Air Force. They only intended to stay for two years, but they quickly established themselves as integral members of the community. Before passing away in 1996, E.B. proudly served as a town selectman, budget committee member, charter commission member, and historic district commissioner, leaving an indelible mark on the Goffstown community. All the while, Lillie worked tirelessly as a dedicated and respected nurse, earning the praise and gratitude of countless individuals who have crossed her path. Away from her lifesaving work, Lillie is devoted to her family and faith. Together, she and E.B. raised seven children. She is also the devoted grandmother of ten and is proud to have three great- grandchildren as well. Her family have described her mother, Lessie, as her best friend, and she also holds a deep love and respect for her father and her older brother, Alex. After moving to New Hampshire in the 1960s, she converted from the Southern Baptist church to Catholicism, and ever since has remained a devout presence at St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church in Goffstown. Ten years ago, Lillie was featured in the NH Business Review in an article that celebrated her life and accomplishments in honor of her 90th birthday. As she celebrates her 100th birthday, Lillie offers a powerful example that our age alone does not define us. She still embodies an independent life and spirit and carries herself with the same grace, perseverance, and dignity that she has always exhibited. She continues to live on her own, is active in town, and remains a faithful St. Lawrence Church parishioner. In a time rife with bitter divisions across our country and the world, Lillie's love and devotion to her family, her faith, and her community are an inspiring model for how to bring people together. For her 100th birthday, it is my honor to recognize her on behalf of the people of Goffstown and New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. We honor her for her achievements, thank her for her and her husband's service, and congratulate her as she celebrates this exciting milestone. I wish her a very happy birthday and all the best in the years to come. ____________________