[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 47 (Thursday, April 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E563]
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              CELEBRATING MYRTLE LILLIAN WALDRUP SPRINKLE

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                         HON. CHARLES H. TAYLOR

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 13, 2000

  Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to commend 
and celebrate the life and 100th birthday of one of Western North 
Carolina's most beloved citizens. I had the great opportunity to attend 
the birthday celebration of Myrtle Lillian Waldrup Sprinkle in Marion, 
McDowell County. While there I witnessed a gentle, gracious lady full 
of life, vigor and still displays an amazingly agile mind.
  Mrs. Sprinkle was born on April 4, 1900 in Madison County North 
Carolina. She moved to McDowell County in 1945 with her husband as he 
was named to be the pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. For all of Mrs. 
Sprinkle's life two things have mattered most. She has an undying 
devotion to her church and her family. She has been a member of Zion 
Hill Baptist Church for over 55 years and taught Sunday school for many 
years. Her granddaughter, Wanda Childers, described Mrs. Sprinkle's 
faith as ``unwavering.''
  Mrs. Sprinkle has been a pillar of strength in her family. She is, in 
essence, a quiet woman, full of humility. She has always been there for 
her community and her family. Through her life she has learned that 
simple things matter, like making a quilt for every one of her 45 
grandchildren. She loves nothing more than cooking, canning vegetables, 
and crocheting. Her family includes five pastors who have all acquired 
her undying faith. Mrs. Sprinkle has many relatives who can share her 
love, affection, and warmth. Her 14 children are Lula Randall 
(deceased), Ida Lee Sprinkle (deceased), Julian Sprinkle (deceased), 
John Sprinkle (deceased), E.F. Sprinkle, Jr. (deceased), Charles 
Sprinkle, Paul Sprinkle, Alvin Sprinkle, Novella Cable, Jaunita Worley, 
Harry Sprinkle, Harold Sprinkle, Jack Sprinkle, and Eva Pollack. She 
also has 45 grandchildren, 112 great grandchildren, and 54 great-great 
grandchildren.
  I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating this amazing 
centenarian on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

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