[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 176 (Wednesday, November 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2131]
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                        TRIBUTE TO DORA A. FINK

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                            HON. DAN BURTON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, November 8, 1995

  Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to pay tribute to a very special woman and recognize a very 
special event. On November 17, 1995, the friends and family of Dora 
Fink will gather to celebrate her 90th birthday.
  Mrs. Fink, who was born in Mooreland, Graham County, KS in 1905, 
lived in a ``sod house'' on the plains of western Kansas. In her life 
she has seen world wars, she raised her children through the ``Great 
Depression'', watched with love and pride the troubles and triumphs of 
her family. But perhaps Dora's greatest accomplishment has been the 
example she has set for three generations. While many of us talk about 
the importance of family values, the virtues of work ethic, faith in 
God, and service to the community, Mrs. Fink has exemplified these 
words in her actions.
  We often recognize world leaders, kings, and notable persons for some 
unique feat. Today, I rise to honor Dora Fink, who has helped make this 
country great by passing the ``American spirit'' from generation to 
generation by her example.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other colleagues join with Mrs. 
Fink's two children, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and 
many friends in saluting this extraordinary woman and wish her a very 
happy birthday.

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