[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 14, 1994)]
[House]
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[Congressional Record: September 14, 1994]
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                HONORING THE LATE CATHERINE W. MENNINGER

  Mr. DURENBERGER. Mr. President, I rise today to commemorate the 
passing of one of America's most valuable public citizens. Last week, 
Catherine L. Wright Menninger died at the age of 91.
  To those of us who care about the future of health care in this 
country, Catherine Menninger was an inspiration. While she became 
nationally prominent through her outstanding work with People to People 
International--she served 24 years as a trustee, including the last 2 
years as a life trustee--her efforts were much broader than even this 
would indicate.
  She worked closely on mental health issues with her husband, Dr. Will 
Menninger, even editing his professional papers.
  She served as membership secretary of the Menninger Foundation for 17 
years.
  She was devoted to the Kansas capital area chapter of the American 
Red Cross, serving a combined 20 years as its chairman of volunteers, 
and 24 years as a member of its board of directors.
  She undertook her role on the board of directors in 1966, after the 
death of her husband. At an age when most people are thinking of 
retiring, she was on the lookout for new ways to serve her community.
  As a Red Cross official, a historian, a Presbyterian Church elder, 
and an overall humanitarian, Catherine Menninger showed throughout her 
91 years that to her, service is what matters.
  On behalf of the people of Minnesota, I say thank you to this 
outstanding lady--and express our deepest condolences to her three 
sons, Roy, Philip, and W. Walter Menninger, her 15 grandchildren, and 
her 7 great-grandchildren.
  She leaves behind her a large number of grateful people. I am proud 
to consider myself one of those who had the opportunity of experiencing 
her special grace.

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