Terri A. Sewell
Representative for Alabama · Democratic · United States
“She believes that even at our hardest moments, God is at work, and that through suffering, he walks beside us, gives us strength to endure, and uses our trials to shape our character, deepen our faith, and make us into the people he wants us to be. Yolanda has lived that belief every day of her life.”
“She believes that even at our hardest moments, God is at work, and that through suffering, he walks beside us, gives us strength to endure, and uses our trials to shape our character, deepen our faith, and make us into the people he wants us to be. Yolanda has lived that belief every day of her life.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4691-H4692] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MS. YOLANDA JACKSON (Ms.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4691-H4692] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MS. YOLANDA JACKSON (Ms.”
“Today, we celebrate Yolanda. We also celebrate the extraordinary work of the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Their groundbreaking research, innovative treatments, and compassionate care have transformed countless lives, and Yolanda's story is a powerful testament to their mission.”
“Today, we celebrate Yolanda. We also celebrate the extraordinary work of the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Their groundbreaking research, innovative treatments, and compassionate care have transformed countless lives, and Yolanda's story is a powerful testament to their mission.”
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“Yolanda Jackson and wishing her beautiful family many years of continued health, [[Page H4692]] happiness, and God's abundant blessings. I love you, Yolanda. ____________________”
“Today, we celebrate Yolanda. We also celebrate the extraordinary work of the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Their groundbreaking research, innovative treatments, and compassionate care have transformed countless lives, and Yolanda's story is a powerful testament to their mission. Today, we celebrate an iron strong survivor, my dear friend Yolanda Jackson. More than that, we celebrate an iron strong woman, a faithful servant, a devoted mother, loyal friend, and an inspiration to everyone blessed enough to know her. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Yolanda on this well-deserved honor. Her courage, her faith, and her unwavering hope inspires everyone who has been privileged to know her. I ask my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to join me in congratulating Ms.”
“She believes that even at our hardest moments, God is at work, and that through suffering, he walks beside us, gives us strength to endure, and uses our trials to shape our character, deepen our faith, and make us into the people he wants us to be. Yolanda has lived that belief every day of her life. She encourages everyone facing cancer to hold on to hope, to stay positive, and never stop fighting. She believes we all need someone to love, something to look forward to, and something to live for. For Yolanda, that purpose shines brightest through her beautiful family. In 2019, she welcomed and adopted two precious twin boys, Ayden and Jayden, into her life. Last year, she opened her heart again by adopting their younger brother, Kyrie. Those three boys are truly blessed to have such a loving, faithful, and determined mom.”
“Not long after moving to Birmingham in 2005, Yolanda was diagnosed with breast cancer. She would go on to face two more cancer diagnoses in 2022 and again in 2024--three cancer diagnoses, three difficult battles, and three remarkable victories. Throughout every step of that journey, Yolanda received exceptional care from the physicians, nurses, and staff at the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Her final treatment was in October of 2025. Her treatment was a success. Today, I am grateful to say that she remains in remission. When you ask Yolanda where she finds her strength, her answer is simple: her faith.”
“We became fast friends as neighbors in 2005, after we moved into the same apartment complex in Birmingham, Alabama. But our connection actually began years earlier. While working as a human resource consultant for the city of Selma in the early nineties, Yolanda became known to my mother, Nancy Gardner Sewell--Selma's first Black city councilwoman--and she adored Yolanda. It was a wonderful reminder of how small and how special our Alabama family can be. Over the past two decades, we have celebrated life's blessings together, and we stood beside one another through some of life's toughest moments. Yolanda has been there for me, just as I try to be there for her, and I am extraordinarily grateful for her friendship. My life is richer because she is in it.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4691-H4692] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MS. YOLANDA JACKSON (Ms. Sewell of Alabama was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Ms. SEWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a dear friend and extraordinary woman of faith, and a living testament to courage and resilience: Ms. Yolanda Jackson. This week, the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham will present Yolanda with its Iron Strong Award for her courageous battle with breast cancer. I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this recognition. I have known Yolanda for more than 20 years.”
“Yolanda Jackson and wishing her beautiful family many years of continued health, [[Page H4692]] happiness, and God's abundant blessings. I love you, Yolanda. ____________________”
“Today, we celebrate Yolanda. We also celebrate the extraordinary work of the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Their groundbreaking research, innovative treatments, and compassionate care have transformed countless lives, and Yolanda's story is a powerful testament to their mission. Today, we celebrate an iron strong survivor, my dear friend Yolanda Jackson. More than that, we celebrate an iron strong woman, a faithful servant, a devoted mother, loyal friend, and an inspiration to everyone blessed enough to know her. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Yolanda on this well-deserved honor. Her courage, her faith, and her unwavering hope inspires everyone who has been privileged to know her. I ask my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to join me in congratulating Ms.”
“She believes that even at our hardest moments, God is at work, and that through suffering, he walks beside us, gives us strength to endure, and uses our trials to shape our character, deepen our faith, and make us into the people he wants us to be. Yolanda has lived that belief every day of her life. She encourages everyone facing cancer to hold on to hope, to stay positive, and never stop fighting. She believes we all need someone to love, something to look forward to, and something to live for. For Yolanda, that purpose shines brightest through her beautiful family. In 2019, she welcomed and adopted two precious twin boys, Ayden and Jayden, into her life. Last year, she opened her heart again by adopting their younger brother, Kyrie. Those three boys are truly blessed to have such a loving, faithful, and determined mom.”
“Not long after moving to Birmingham in 2005, Yolanda was diagnosed with breast cancer. She would go on to face two more cancer diagnoses in 2022 and again in 2024--three cancer diagnoses, three difficult battles, and three remarkable victories. Throughout every step of that journey, Yolanda received exceptional care from the physicians, nurses, and staff at the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Her final treatment was in October of 2025. Her treatment was a success. Today, I am grateful to say that she remains in remission. When you ask Yolanda where she finds her strength, her answer is simple: her faith.”
“We became fast friends as neighbors in 2005, after we moved into the same apartment complex in Birmingham, Alabama. But our connection actually began years earlier. While working as a human resource consultant for the city of Selma in the early nineties, Yolanda became known to my mother, Nancy Gardner Sewell--Selma's first Black city councilwoman--and she adored Yolanda. It was a wonderful reminder of how small and how special our Alabama family can be. Over the past two decades, we have celebrated life's blessings together, and we stood beside one another through some of life's toughest moments. Yolanda has been there for me, just as I try to be there for her, and I am extraordinarily grateful for her friendship. My life is richer because she is in it.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4691-H4692] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MS. YOLANDA JACKSON (Ms. Sewell of Alabama was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Ms. SEWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a dear friend and extraordinary woman of faith, and a living testament to courage and resilience: Ms. Yolanda Jackson. This week, the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham will present Yolanda with its Iron Strong Award for her courageous battle with breast cancer. I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this recognition. I have known Yolanda for more than 20 years.”
“We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and all who were shaped by her compassion and hospitality. May they find comfort in knowing that her legacy endures--in the delicious food she served, in the shining example she set, and in the countless lives she touched. On behalf of Alabama's 7th Congressional District, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Mrs. Lula Hatcher for her culinary contributions to the City of Selma, the State of Alabama, and our Nation. ____________________”
“On a personal note, I have fond memories of enjoying Lannie's Bar-B-Q from a very young age. I cannot remember a single Sewell family gathering that was not catered by Lannie's, and whenever my aunts and uncles came to visit Selma, they never left without coolers packed with its famous barbecue to take home. Mrs. Lula Hatcher and her family created more than a beloved restaurant--they built a place where everyone felt welcome and the spirit of our community shined through. Her warmth, faith, and dedication to preserving her family's legacy made Lannie's a Selma institution and a source of pride for us all. I will always be grateful for the joy and fellowship she brought to our family, and I know her legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.”
“Hatcher was admired for her unwavering Christian faith, compassionate spirit, and commitment to the people of Selma, Alabama, where she served as a mentor and role model and encouraged others to pursue their dreams while remaining grounded in faith and service. Perhaps her greatest legacy is the example she set--an example of tradition rooted in love, perseverance, and excellence. Mrs. Lula Hatcher is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Mr. Will, Sr. and Mrs. Lannie Travis; her husband, Charlie Hatcher, Sr.; and her daughter, Carolyn Hickman (Phillip). She is survived by her loving family, including her seven children; her nineteen grandchildren; her twenty-five great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbors, and friends.”
“Best known as the owner and matriarch of Lannie's Bar-B-Q Spot, she dedicated her life to preserving one of Alabama's most celebrated family-owned restaurants while serving her community with faith, generosity, and southern hospitality. When she was just 12 years old, her mother, Lannie Travis, opened Lannie's Bar-B-Q Spot on Minter Avenue. From its humble beginnings, the restaurant grew into a local institution for its authentic barbecue, warm atmosphere, and commitment to treating every customer like family. Under Mrs. Hatcher's leadership, in 2025 the restaurant was named one of USA Today's Restaurants of the Year, being the only Alabama restaurant to earn the distinction that year. Beyond her accomplishments in business, Mrs.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E676] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE AND LEGACY OF MRS. LULA HATCHER ______ HON. TERRI A. SEWELL of alabama in the house of representatives Monday, July 13, 2026 Ms. SEWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Mrs. Lula Hatcher, who passed away on July 3, 2026, at the age of 93. Mrs. Hatcher was born on December 17, 1932, in Selma, Alabama, to the late Mr. Will, Sr. and Mrs. Lannie Travis. Mrs. Hatcher was a respected entrepreneur, community leader, and lifelong resident of Selma, Alabama.”