[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 27 (Thursday, February 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E271]
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                     TRIBUTE TO RUTH WILLIAMS BUCE

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 13, 2003

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Ruth Williams Buce who died 
on January 20, 2003, after a brief illness at the age of eighty-two.
  Ruth Williams Buce was born in Alexander City, Alabama, and was the 
first woman in her family to earn a college degree. She was a member of 
the ``greatest generation,'' the generation that secured democracy and 
built America in the 20th century.
  Ruth made friends everywhere she went in her unending pursuit of 
continuing education and personal growth. She lived a life of 
volunteerism and gave generously to many causes. She helped her parents 
prepare food and deliver it to those in need; she rolled bandages in 
World War II, and worked as a hospital aide. Most recently she 
volunteered at the Methodist Country House Health Center. Ruth was an 
avid participant and a leader in the Friends of the Concord Pike 
Library, the AAUW Landmarks Group and St. Paul's United Methodist 
Women.
  She is survived by her husband of 60 years, William Austin Buce and 
her children, James A. Buce and his wife Judith, Robert E. Buce and his 
wife Barbara, and Janet Buce Cook. She also leaves two grandchildren, 
Julie and Brian Buce.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Ruth Williams 
Buce for her lifetime of extraordinary service to her community and her 
country and extending our deepest sympathy to her entire family.

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