[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 163 (Thursday, October 25, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2251]
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                  TRIBUTE TO JEANNINE TUTTLE RAINBOLT

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                             HON. DAN BOREN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 25, 2007

  Mr. BOREN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in order to pay special 
tribute to one of Oklahoma's own, Jeannine Tuttle Rainbolt, who 
recently lost her life after a long struggle with lung cancer.
  I join with all my fellow Oklahomans in mourning the tragic loss of 
this remarkable woman. Jeannine Tuttle Rainbolt was both deeply admired 
and sincerely respected by all who knew her. She will forever be 
remembered for her generosity, leadership, and integrity.
  For 57 years, she was dedicated to her husband and best friend, Gene 
Rainbolt, who will undoubtedly miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are 
with Gene and all who mourn the loss of Jeannine.
  Jeannine lived a purposeful life focused on enhancing the lives of 
others. Throughout her career as an educator, she inspired her pupils 
to vigorously pursue greater levels of personal and academic 
achievement; and she tirelessly worked to shape youth, into the leaders 
of the future. Jeannine's example also reached beyond the walls of the 
classroom. As a passionate and active philanthropist, she was a model 
member of her community, inspiring countless others to become civically 
engaged and to join together for the purpose of strengthening local 
families and communities.
  Madam Speaker, it is without question Jeannine was an exceptional 
woman; however there is one notable quality about her which I find to 
be most remarkable--her ability to persevere. Throughout her difficult 
struggle with cancer, she never yielded to despair. Rather she 
continued to live with hope and grace.
  For these reasons, Madam Speaker, I commemorate the life and legacy 
of Jeannine Tuttle Rainbolt along with my fellow Oklahomans. Jeannine's 
legacy of unconditional love, generosity, and leadership will 
undoubtedly continue to exist in the hearts and minds of all she 
inspired.

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