[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 120 (Wednesday, September 29, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING MYRTLE McKENNA

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2004

  Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Myrtle McKenna on 
the occasion of her 100th birthday.
  Myrtle McKenna was born on November 3, 1904 and resides in San Jose, 
California.
  She was married to Vincent ``Mac'' McKenna for 39 years until his 
death. Mac served as President of UAW Local 560 for many years. Myrtle 
has also been active in the UAW. She is currently the Financial 
Secretary of the UAW Women's Auxiliary, and she is also in charge of 
preparing food for the retiree's monthly meetings. Myrtle has never 
missed a meeting and drove herself to the meetings until she was 94.
  Myrtle has been an active member of the Transfiguration Catholic 
Church for the past 45 years and she continues to volunteer there on a 
regular basis. She is an avid gardener, and is well known for growing 
beautiful tomatoes.
  I want to thank Myrtle McKenna for her many years of service to our 
community and congratulate her on this milestone birthday. The city of 
San Jose is truly fortunate to have such a dynamic and caring resident.

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