[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 15 (Friday, February 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E184]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HAPPY 109TH BIRTHDAY TO MAEBELLE PLANT

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 14, 2002

  Mr. JEFF MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer a very 
happy birthday to Maebelle Plant who turns 109 years old on February 
25, 2002.
  Now living in her third century, Granny Plant has seen twenty 
presidents take the oath of office, experienced two World Wars, the 
Great Depression, and witnessed America's growth into the world's 
superpower. She came to Florida in a covered wagon and watched our men 
walk on the moon.
  Granny Plant is our community's matriarch and the embodiment of our 
values. By helping others in need, she has had an immense effect on our 
area. Her efforts to feed hungry children is worthy of the highest 
acclamation. Her work-hard-attitude, unwavering faith in God and 
countless deeds of good, serve as an inspiration for our own civic 
responsibilities.
  Granny Plant is adored by a family of six living children, 54 great 
grandchildren, 2 greatgreat grandchildren and a grateful community.
  On behalf of the United States Congress, I would like to wish this 
inspirational woman the happiest of birthdays and many more to come. I 
offer my sincere thanks for all she has done. Maybe we can all live 
such a complete life if we live by her words, ``Other's is my motto. I 
love people.''

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