[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 132 (Tuesday, December 5, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2082]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF LETHA ADAMS CANNON'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2006

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 100th birthday of 
a woman who is not only an example of strength to her family, but to 
all of us as well.
  Born in Hartville, OH, December 11, 1906, Letha was the second-born 
of 10 children to Alvin and Jesse Adams. The family of 12 resided in 
Ohio until 1915, when they moved west, on what she describes as ``a 
very long train ride.'' The family settled on a farm in French Camp, 
just outside of Stockton, CA.
  Letha married Wilfred Cannon in 1928. They raised two children, Ruth 
and Wilfred, Jr., in the Stockton area.
  After Wilfred passed away, Letha persevered, and even began a new 
career as a nurse. She spent 11 years at St. Joseph's Hospital.
  In addition to her roles as a nurturing mother and nurse, Letha has 
made time for her community. She has been active in the PTA, Grange, 
Escalon Presbyterian Church, French Camp Vaqueros, and Dixon Community 
Church.
  As if her plate was not full enough, Letha is a prize-winning 
gardener. Her African Violets took first place at the Dixon May Fair.
  Letha also takes pleasure in travel. Even at her age, in the past 
year, she has flown across the country to New Jersey and Wisconsin.
  Letha is blessed with 5 surviving siblings, 2 children, 8 
grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 29 nieces and nephews.
  Her family and friends have gathered together to celebrate her 
remarkable age of 100 and to thank her for being their ``foster mom,'' 
as many fondly call her.
  Letha Adams Cannon has spent her life enjoying travel, gardening, and 
most of all, her family. I wish Letha and her family the best on this 
momentous occasion.

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