[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 112 (Friday, August 1, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1588]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO MRS. RUTH LYNCH

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                        HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 1997

  Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to a great woman. I call her great because she has always 
known the value of giving back to the community by using her artistic 
ability for the betterment of others. The woman of whom I am speaking 
is Mrs. Cornelius (Ruth) Lynch, a resident of South Glens Falls, NY. 
Mrs. Lynch will be honored by the Historical Society of Moreau and 
South Glens Falls for her 80 years as an artist on August 17, 1997.
  Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Lynch was born in Indiana, but spent her early 
years in Florida. While in Florida, Mrs. Lynch received her artistic 
training at the Miami Art School. She later studied at the Hyde Museum 
under Joseph Dodge and Frank Murone where she further developed her 
artistic abilities. Mrs. Lynch distinguished herself as an animator for 
the Fleicher Studios completing work on such full length films as, 
``Gulliver's Travels'' and ``Mr. Bugs Goes to Town,'' not to mention 
work on famous cartoons like Popeye and Betty Boop. But Mr. Speaker, 
although any other artist would have been satisfied with these 
accomplishments, Mrs. Lynch has continually sought to use her artistic 
inclination to help others while avoiding the spotlight herself.
  Mr. Speaker, it is this side of Mrs. Lynch that makes her so special 
to the South Glens Falls community. Her benevolent record began during 
World War II, where she helped to produce training films for the Army 
Signal Corps Photographic Center on Long Island. Mrs. Lynch was only 
too happy to do her part in this noble effort. After her marriage to 
Cornelius Lynch, Ruth moved to New York and continued her good work. 
Her work for the community extended to numerous areas, whether it be 
designing Christmas cards for UNICEF, or teaching schoolchildren the 
art of cartooning through the ATTIC [Art Techniques To Inspire 
Children] program, Mrs. Lynch has always given her time, talents, and 
energies in a selfless manner.
  Actions like these are what makes Mrs. Ruth Lynch a pillar of the 
South Glens Falls community. Mrs. Lynch, who remains an active member 
of the Historical Society of Moreau and South Glens Falls, is indeed a 
model we would all do well to emulate. An example of one who helped 
others, and whose artwork brought enjoyment to many, I wish to 
personally offer my congratulations to this great American. On that 
note, Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and all Members of this House rise 
and join me in this tribute to Mrs. Lynch.

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