[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 31, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E29]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE TO CENTENARIAN ANNA PORIZO 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 
Anna Porizo of Hernando County, Florida. Anna has done something that 
all of us strives for, but that very few of us will ever accomplish, 
celebrate her 100th birthday.
  Born September 20, 1905 in Jersey City, New Jersey, Anna attended 
school through the 10th grade and then went to work at the Box Company. 
She has fond memories of cooking with her mother during her childhood 
years.
  Anna married John Porizo and was blessed with a child, a grandchild 
and 2 great grandchildren. The happiest moment in her life was the 
birth of her daughter. Anna says that the proudest and most meaningful 
moments in her life were watching her daughter and grandson grow up.
  Anna moved to Hernando County with her daughter and says the weather 
is what she likes most about the county. Today, she gets the most 
pleasure from relaxing and enjoying a bowl of cold ice cream. Her 
favorite flower is the rose and her favorite color is pink. Her advice 
for the young people is to, ``spend more time with family and do more 
family things.''
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in honoring Anna Porizo for 
reaching her 100th birthday. I Hope we all have the good fortune to 
live as long as she has.

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