[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 159 (Thursday, November 11, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2348]
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                        TRIBUTE TO MURIEL OLBERT

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                             SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday November 10, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
a woman who was dedicated to the community, the church and her family, 
Muriel Olbert. In doing so, I would like to honor this individual who, 
for so many years, exemplified the notion of public service and civic 
duty. Sadly, Muriel recently passed away.
  Muriel's many achievements and interests speak well of the hard 
working woman that she was. She was born in Mancos, Colorado, on 
January 2, 1908. Muriel graduated from Northwestern University with a 
degree in education after which she dedicated much of her time and 
energy to students and education, including Mrs. Trundell's Private 
School in Huning Castle. In addition to being a devoted member of the 
Saint Paul Lutheran Church for over 50 years, Muriel was a former 
member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the Lew Wallace 
Chapter of the D.A.R.
  As is evident from her devotion to her faith and her family, Muriel 
will be greatly missed by all. She is survived by her daughter, her 
brother, her two grandchildren, and her three great-grandchildren.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say thank you to a fine and 
cherished woman. Her memory of love and dedication will live on 
forever.

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