[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 119 (Thursday, September 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1683]
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       A TRIBUTE HONORING RUTH HOBBS WOODS ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 10, 1998

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to a 
remarkable woman who has recently celebrated her 100th birthday, on 
August 27, 1998.
  Ruth Hobbs Woods, a resident of my district, married Mountford Woods 
on May 18, 1918 and was married for forty-two years. They took pride in 
parenting four children. Ruth has 11 grandchildren, 23 great-children, 
and one great-great grandchild.
  Ruth Hobbs Woods resided in Chicago Ridge, Illinois for fifty-five 
years. During those years, Ruth Hobbs Woods was an active member of the 
community. Ruth Hobbs Woods was very involved in State, County, 
Township and Village politics and is a past member of the Worth 
Township Democratic Organization. Ruth Hobbs Woods was also an active 
member of the Chicago Ridge Homeowners Association and is currently a 
member of the Senior Citizens Friendship Club.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Ruth Hobbs Woods on reaching this 
milestone and commend her for her many contributions to her community. 
I extend Ruth Hobbs Woods my best wishes for many more birthdays to 
come.

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