[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 157 (Wednesday, October 17, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2164]
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                   HONORING ROSAMOND BEATRICE OCTOBER

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 17, 2007

  Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, Rosamond Beatrice October is 100 years old 
and the United States was fortunate to woo her from her native Guyana. 
She was born there on November 6, 1907 and has lived through perhaps 
the most remarkable age in the world's history.
  In 1928 she and William October were married and had two children 
before they adopted several more. She was a successful caterer in 
Guyana and in 1973, at an age when most people have retired; she came 
to America and continued her successful catering operations.
  She is a grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 14, and aunt of 
several nieces and nephews. She lives with her daughter, Claudette Cox, 
in the Bronx and is the oldest member of the Eastchester Presbyterian 
Church. She attributes her long life to her faith and trust in God. And 
we thank God for allowing Mrs. October to remain with us and share her 
gifts of love and experience with us all.
  I offer her my sincere wishes for the happiest of birthdays and 
congratulate her for a long and successful life.

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