[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 21 (Friday, February 17, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E198]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERING DORIS GREGORY

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 16, 2006

  Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, our Nation lost a very special 
citizen with the passing of Doris Gregory of Millington, MI.
  Born to Vern and Golda Ostrander in 1922, Doris Gregory endured the 
Great Depression before she married Normal Narsted in 1939 and was 
blessed with 3 children.
  When the United States entered World War II, Norman bravely 
volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army. Unfortunately, Normal was killed 
during a patrol mission in March 1945. Although she was left 
brokenhearted, Doris carried on with her family responsibilities and 
love for community.
  Despite many hardships, Doris Gregory approached life with unbridled 
optimism and energy. Her friends were abundant and strangers to her 
were, like the words of playwright Tennessee Williams, ``simply friends 
she hadn't met.'' She was loved and respected by everyone who knew her 
and was always willing to lend a helping hand.
  Doris found great joy volunteering her time. After retirement, she 
served as the treasurer of the town of Millington and was instrumental 
in establishing the Millington Senior Center.
  While we have said goodbye to Doris this week, her legacy of 
compassion will continue to shine in the hearts of her friends and 
family. May God bless Doris Gregory; she will be missed.