[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S12464]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATIONS TO LAWRENCE SMITHSON CELEBRATING HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY

 Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, I rise today to encourage my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating Lawrence Smithson of Chilhowee, 
Missouri who celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday, October 16, 
1996. Lawrence is a truly remarkable individual. He has witnessed many 
of the events that have shaped our Nation into the greatest the world 
has ever known. The longevity of his life has meant much more, however, 
to the many relatives and friends whose lives he has touched over the 
last 100 years.
  Lawrence's celebration of 100 years of life is a testament to me and 
all Missourians. His achievements are significant and deserve to be 
recognized. I would like to join Lawrence's many friends and relatives 
in wishing him health and happiness in the future.

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