[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 91 (Thursday, July 13, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1414]
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                 CELEBRATING A LONG AND WONDERFUL LIFE

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                           HON. LINCOLN DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 13, 2006

  Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my 
sincerest regards to Ms. Ruth Johns McCluskey in Knoxville, Tennessee. 
Ms. McCluskey will be celebrating her 100th birthday on July 28, 2006.
  Ms. McCluskey, born in Smyrna, Tennessee, attended grade school at 
the Greenwood School in Old Jefferson Community. After graduating from 
Smyrna High School she attended Tennessee Normal School for Women--now 
Middle Tennessee State University. After receiving her degree she 
embarked upon the field of education and taught grades 1-8 in 
Crossville, Tennessee. It was during this time that she met her future 
husband, Rev. Joe McCluskey, a fellow teacher. During their marriage 
they had two children: Ruth and Joe.
  Today, Ms. McCluskey stays active and engaged by reading the daily 
paper, magazines, and as many books as she can get her hands on. Ever 
the extrovert she enjoys playing bridge and cards with her friends and 
family.
  I wish Ms. McCluskey the best, and may God continue to bless her.

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