[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 110 (Wednesday, September 4, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1484]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. MURIEL SARGENT NORTH

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                           HON. MARGE ROUKEMA

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 4, 2002

  Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
a beloved member of our community in northern New Jersey--Mrs. Muriel 
Sargent North, who celebrated her 100th birthday on August 31, 2002.
  For a full century, Muriel has demonstrated a sincere commitment to 
promoting education. After graduating from Wheaton College, she worked 
as a school teacher in New Hampshire before settling in Ridgewood to 
raise a family with her husband, Ernest ``Hap'' North. In New Jersey, 
Muriel served as a member of the College Club of Ridgewood, a 
charitable organization that seeks to expand opportunities for advanced 
education by offering need-based grant and interest-free loan programs 
to students. Her involvement in the Club, which is composed of women 
who are graduates of four year colleges and universities, led to her 
election as president, a position she held from 1949 to 1951.
  Muriel is an outstanding example of the type of person who makes 
Bergen County such a wonderful place. An exemplary citizen, during the 
Second World War Muriel assisted the country in the war effort by 
participating in the American Women's Volunteer Service. As an active 
member of St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church and the local Wheaton 
College Club, Muriel donated her time to support the activities of 
these worthy groups. In addition, Muriel served as a leader in the 
community Girl Scouts chapter.
  Full of energy and with a spirit of adventure, Muriel's enthusiasm is 
truly contagious. Even at the age of 100, she remains active in the 
Heath Village Community, participating in many of the group's planned 
trips and outings. Her hard work and assistance in organizing the Heath 
Village Craft Fair have helped to make the event a tremendous success.
  It is an honor to recognize Muriel Sargent North today for her 100 
incredible years of service to her fellow citizens and her generous 
spirit. Muriel's outlook on life is a wonderful example for us all. 
Bergen County is truly fortunate to have her as a member of the 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in congratulating Muriel Sargent North on her milestone 100th 
birthday.

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