[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 73 (Tuesday, June 9, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5994-S5995]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. GRACE BABCOCK

 Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, it is my great pleasure to honor 
Mrs. Grace Babcock of Helena, Montana. Grace will be 88 years young on 
July 29, 1998. She has the wonderful distinction of being the oldest 
state employee for my home state of Montana. I join Grace's family, 
friends, and co-workers in thanking her for a job well done!
  Grace was born on July 29, 1910 in Deer Lodge, Montana. She was one 
of nine children. Early on, here family moved to the Canton Valley 
outside of Townsend, Montana. She married Carter Babcock in 1930. They 
became

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the proud parents of two girls, Marilyn and Joyce. In 1941, the family 
moved to Helena. Although Carter died in 1970, Grace kept the family 
going. She now dots on her seven grandchildren and eight great-
grandchildren.
  Grace worked for the accounting firm of Galusha, Higgins, & Galusha 
until her retirement in 1976. Then, in 1980, it was the beginning of 
here career with the State of Montana. Grace is certainly a role model 
not only for active seniors but also for so many young people across 
our state. She has been blessed with good health and uses her talents 
to help others.
  On behalf of all Montanans, I would like to congratulate you, Grace, 
for your help in making our state truly the ``last best place!'' Mr. 
President, I yield the floor.

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