[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 111 (Thursday, August 2, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1503]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING CONNEE GARTLAND ON HER 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2001

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would like my colleagues here in the U.S. 
House of Representatives to join me in honoring a very special person, 
Mrs. Connee Gartland, on the occasion of her 80th birthday. Family and 
friends will gather this weekend in Dennisport, Massachusetts to 
celebrate this milestone.
  Constance Doris Fischer Gartland was born on August 7, 1921 in 
Boston, Massachusetts to Alfons and Louise M. Fischer. She earned a 
B.S. Degree in Education from Salem State College in 1943 and a 
Master's in Business from Boston University in 1945. During her 
distinguished career as an educator, she held the position of Business 
Education Teacher at Mary Brooks School and Academie Moderne, both in 
Boston; and Weston High School in Weston, Massachusetts.
  On October 7, 1950 Connee married Edward V. Gartland, Jr. They became 
the proud parents of four children: Susan, Pamela, Deborah and Edward 
V. III and eventually the proud grandparents of five grandchildren; 
Brian and Kevin Anderson, Delaney and Riley Cruickshank, and Edward V. 
Gartland IV. They lived in Newton, Massachusetts and spent summers in 
their home in Dennisport.
  With warmth and generosity, Connee and Ed opened their hearts and 
home over the years to neighbors and friends of all ages and from all 
parts of the country. There was always lively and enjoyable 
conversation in their home because of their may interests and 
activities.
  During the winter, Connee now lives in Fort Myers, Florida where she 
is a member of the Development Committee at her church. Other 
memberships include the Women's Club, the 9-Holers Golf League, where 
she held the position of Treasurer; and the staff of the Lake Fairways 
Newsletter, The Informer.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in sending our 
congratulations to a wonderful person, Connee Gartland, who has touched 
so may lives as a former educator, parent, grandparent, and friend. Let 
us extend our best wishes for a Happy 80th Birthday and continued 
health and happiness.

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