[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 14 (Thursday, February 1, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 ELLA LEE COLLINS TURNS 100 FEBRUARY 20

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 1996

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in 
wishing a special happy birthday to Ella Lee Collins of Syracuse, NY, 
who turns 100 on February 20.
  On behalf of her 3 children, 19 grandchildren, and 26 great-
grandchildren, all of whom turn to her for advice and guidance as she 
remains an active matriarch and all of whom have never been neglected a 
birthday wish from her--I wish her a happy, happy centennial 
celebration.
  On my own behalf I want to thank her for 30 years of service as an 
active member of the Board of Elections in Baldwinsville, NY. 
Fulfilling civic responsibility in this way, she has gained many 
admirers through her career.
  Having spent her life in service to family and community, Ella Lee 
Collins now lives in the Bishop Ludden Apartments and spends her 
private time on some favorite TV watching: The Guiding Light soap opera 
and New York Yankees games.
  May God grant us all the longevity and vitality of Mrs. Collins.

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