[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 28, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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            HONORING GERTRUDE SIMMONS ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 28, 1997

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise today to celebrate 
the 100th birthday of Gertrude Simmons of Tuscarawas, OH. Gertrude was 
born October 27, 1897 in Midvale, OH.
  Gertrude was a member of the Midvale Methodist Church where she 
played piano and organ, directed the junior choir, and sang in the 
adult choir. She is the oldest member of the Midvale Club. After 
marrying her late husband, Walter, in 1920, Gertrude moved to 
Tuscarawas. She became a member of the Sharon Moravian Church where she 
sang in the choir and for weddings, funerals, and community events.
  Gertrude is an avid sports fan and she enjoyed cooking, baking, 
gardening, and oil painting when still in good health. She attributes 
her longevity to hard work, enjoying life, and taking one day at a 
time.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in celebrating 
Gertrude Simmons 100th birthday. I wish Gertrude a very happy birthday.

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