[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 147 (Thursday, October 15, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2190]
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                    TRIBUTE TO JANE MURDOCK HOLLAND

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                          HON. KAREN McCARTHY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 15, 1998

  Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Mrs. 
Jane Murdock Holland, who will celebrate her 80th birthday on November 
15th of this year. For eight decades Mrs. Holland has seen this country 
through many eras, including the Great Depression and World War II. She 
was happily married for 45 years to Edward Holland, who passed away in 
1986. A devoted mother and wife, she raised six children who are all 
very active in social, political, and in civic causes. Lovingly 
referred to as ``Gam,'' she is the proud matriarch of 14 grandchildren 
and 1 great-grandchild.
  Mrs. Holland graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in English from the 
College of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois. In her younger years, she 
was a successful athlete, playing both softball and basketball, and 
even now her grandchildren consult her on upcoming sporting events.
  She has volunteered on several political campaigns, including my own, 
and she also volunteers her time to read to children every week. She is 
an avid bridge player, reader, and gardener.
  Mrs. Holland is an example of women who have made personal sacrifices 
as they raise the next generation of leaders. She has contributed in 
numerous ways to the strength of her community and to the strength of 
America by devoting her time and attention to her sons and daughters. I 
am proud to have such a dear friend and to have such an extraordinary 
woman in my district. Happy Birthday, Jane.

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