[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 51 (Friday, April 19, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E583]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN MEMORY OF RUBY WORTHEN

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 18, 1996

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
longtime civic and political leader from east Texas--Ruby Irene Worthen 
of Terrell--who died recently at the age of 95. Mrs. Worthen was an 
outstanding citizen who devoted a lifetime to helping those in her 
community, and she will be missed by all those who knew her.
  Born on Jan. 22, 1901, Mrs. Worthen served her community as a 
teacher, home demonstration agent for the Texas A&M Extension Service, 
real estate agent, and as a moving force in community activities in 
Terrell--especially in the development of services for senior citizens. 
On her 95th birthday this year, the Kaufman County Commissioners' Court 
recognized her life of dedication to others by proclaiming the day as 
Ruby M. Worthen Day in Kaufman County. The proclamation noted her many 
accomplishments and contributions to the community and stated that 
``she is perhaps most widely known and highly acclaimed as a loving and 
selfless caregiver to anyone in need, having provided meals and a place 
to live for many through the years.''
  Mrs. Worthen was active in the Democratic Party. She taught the 
senior adult ladies Sunday school class at the First Baptist Church for 
several years. She also was active in the AARP.
  Mrs. Worthen was preceded in death by her husband, Don; a sister, 
Idella Coffman; and a brother, T.O. Mashburn. She is survived by a 
brother, Eugene Mashburn of Dallas, a sister, Thelma Mashburn of 
Terrell, and other relatives and friends. She was well-loved and well-
respected in Terrell, and she will be missed by all those who knew her. 
Mr. Speaker, I am honored today to pay a final tribute to this 
outstanding community leader, Ruby Irene Worthen of Terrell, TX.

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