[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 141 (Monday, October 20, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S10846]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATIONS TO IDA BAIRD, CELEBRATING HER 95TH BIRTHDAY

  Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, I rise today to encourage my colleagues 
to join me in congratulating Ida Baird of Overland Park, KS, who will 
celebrate her 95th birthday on October 27. Ida is a truly remarkable 
individual. She has witnessed many of the events that have shaped our 
Nation into the greatest the world has ever known. The longevity of 
Ida's life has meant much more, however, to the many relatives and 
friends whose lives she has touched over the last 95 years.
  Ida's celebration of 95 years of life is a testament to me and all 
Missourians. Her achievements are significant and deserve to be 
recognized. I would like to join her many friends and relatives in 
wishing her health and happiness in the future.

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