[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E387]
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                       TRIBUTE TO FRANCES HARRIS

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 16, 2004

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, there is no better way to strengthen 
your country, than by strengthening your community. One great American 
has been strengthening her community for 50 years as a member of the 
Brentwood Garden Club. Frances Harris was one of the founding members 
of the organization in 1954, and she is the only original member still 
actively involved with the club.
  The Brentwood Garden Club holds an exceptional flower show each year, 
and they have successfully organized projects such as home and garden 
tours, and refurbishing the landscaping at public buildings.
  Frances is an accredited flower show judge. She is also a member of 
the Association for the Preservation of Antiquities and a founding 
member of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County. 
Through her community involvement, she has worked to make America 
beautiful. All of our nation's communities should be so fortunate to 
have a Frances Harris. I thank her for preserving our communities and 
promoting good citizenship.

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