[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 28, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E62]
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                   RECOGNIZING BETTY LUCINDA ETCHISON

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 28, 2004

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Betty Lucinda 
Etchison for her nearly 58 years of committed service to the McLanahan 
Corporation. Her presence with the company will be sorely missed.
  Betty Lucinda was born in Geeseytown, Pennsylvania, in 1928 to George 
J. and Rebecca H. Etchison. After graduating from Hollidaysburg High 
School in 1946, she began her journey through the McLanahan and Stone 
Corporation as a stenographer. At the time, she was only a temporary 
employee; but after proving herself as a capable worker, Ward McLanahan 
hired her as a full-time employee.
  Under the direction of James Craig McLanahan, Ms. Etchison further 
disclosed her vast capabilities, quietly earning recognition for her 
incomparable performance on the job. Shortly after the company became 
the McLanahan Corporation, Ms. Etchison's distinguishing loyalty was 
acknowledged, as she became Michael McLanahan's personal secretary and 
remained in the same position for the next 31 years. Working tirelessly 
to overcome the obstacles of having to learn and master continually 
changing technology, Ms. Etchison flourished under her final boss, Sean 
McLanahan.
  To the enjoyment of local citizens, her spirit and dedication 
translated into every aspect of her life. Ms. Etchison has been a life-
long member of the Scotch Valley Grange, helping to prepare food and 
treating the crowds by playing the piano at numerous functions and 
selflessly contributing her time and musical talent to the Lutheran 
churches of Frankstown and Geeseytown. Her uncompromising sense of duty 
to the community in which she lives has been a source of inspiration.
  Having worked diligently for four generations of the McLanahan 
family, Ms. Etchison has demonstrated an unyielding enthusiasm and care 
for the company which she has served. For her incomparable generosity, 
service to the McLanahan Corporation, and unabated commitment to 
excellence, Betty L. Etchison deserves the highest recognition. The 
legacy she has left behind is one that every American should emulate, 
and her contributions will not go unnoticed by the business for which 
she worked nor the community in which she lives. I would like to 
congratulate Ms. Etchison on her accomplishments, and I wish her the 
best of luck in her retirement.

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