[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E21]
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                        HONORING MARGARET DAVIS

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 21, 2004

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Margaret Davis, a resident of my Fifth Congressional District of 
Florida and a woman who has become something very few of us ever will. 
Margaret is almost a centenarian and at 99 she is a mother to 2 
daughters, a grandmother to 5, a great-grandmother to 8, and a great, 
great grandmother to 9.
  Mrs. Davis was born in New York City, but went to school in a 
schoolhouse in Stamford, Connecticut, on Long Ridge Road. She describes 
her happiest moments as when her daughters were married. One of her 
favorite activities today is crossword puzzles with friends.
  After 99 years, Margaret says she wouldn't change anything about her 
life. When asked what advice she'd give to young people she says, 
``listen to your parents.'' She says the best thing about growing older 
is people are very kind because of her age.
  Mr. Speaker, and my colleagues, I ask that you join me in honoring 
Margaret Davis today. I hope we all have the good fortune to live as 
long as she has. She is truly a great lady and someone with an 
appreciation for the importance of family and time with friends.

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