[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 117 (Wednesday, September 27, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1601]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO MRS. PAULINE F. SMITH

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                          HON. CHARLIE NORWOOD

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 26, 2000

  Mr. NORWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of my very 
special constituents, Mrs. Pauline F. Smith, of Allentown, Georgia as 
she prepares to celebrate her 78th birthday. It gives me great pleasure 
to not only wish her a happy birthday, but also to commend her for her 
outstanding service to her community and country.
  Mrs. Smith, a life long Georgian, was born on October 2, 1922 in 
Tate, Georgia. Although Mrs. Smith's life accomplishments are too vast 
and rich to fully recount here, highlights demonstrate that Mrs. Smith 
has enriched and touched the lives of many through her commitment to, 
and love for, her family, community, and country.
  Mrs. Smith was married in 1944 to Mr. Lonnie Smith Jr. and moved to 
Allentown, Georgia where they raised two children, Sandra and Denise. 
Beyond her role as loving wife and mother, however, Mrs. Smith has 
played and continues to play a significant role in her community and in 
her church, the Allentown Methodist Church.
  Mrs. Smith's record of public service is also remarkable, both for 
its length and quality. In various capacities, from her work in the 
selective service office to her many years of service at Robins Air 
Force Base, Mrs. Smith selflessly served her country for 33 years, 3 
months, and 3 days.
  Therefore, in recognition of her tremendous service and in honor of 
her birthday, I am happy, Mr. Speaker, to rise today and Join Mrs. 
Smith's family and friends in wishing her a very happy 78th birthday, 
and in wishing her many more happy and healthy birthdays ahead.

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