[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 31, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E28]
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    TRIBUTE TO CENTENARIAN DORA KAUFFMAN OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2006

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Dora Kauffman of Hernando County, Florida. Dora has done something that 
all of us strives for, but that very few of us will ever accomplish, 
celebrate her 100th birthday.
  Born January 19, 1906 in New York, DORA says that some of her fondest 
memories of her childhood were times spent playing games. She remembers 
seeing a dog for the first time as one of the happiest events in her 
life. She says she loved playing with the dog everyday.
  Dora married and was blessed with two children, four grandchildren 
and several great grandchildren. She says she is happy with her life 
and would not change a thing if she had her life to live over.
  Today, Dora gets the most pleasure from visiting with her resident 
friends and sitting down to a good hot meal. The one thing she likes 
most about Hernando County is the people, in addition to the good 
weather. Her favorite flower is the rose and her favorite color is 
blue. Her advice to the young people is to, ``work hard and be good and 
kind to people.''
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in honoring Dora Kauffman for 
reaching her 100th birthday. I hope we all have the good fortune to 
live as long as she has.

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