[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2491]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING MRS. HELENA SNYDER ON THE CELEBATION OF HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 5, 2007

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker I rise today to honor Mrs. Helena Snyder, 
an outstanding American, on her 100th birthday. A resident of 
Riverside, Illinois, for over fifty years, Helena celebrated 100 years 
on November 7th of this year.
  Born in Pekin, Illinois, to Sicilian parents, Helena grew up dreaming 
of a career in Chicago. After graduating high school, Helena left Pekin 
to pursue her dream and was hired by the offices of the U.S. District 
Attorney in Chicago. She remained employed there until 1939, when she 
married her husband Bernard Snyder.
  Shortly after their first child was born, World War II began and 
Bernard enlisted in the Navy. Helena and their son Brad moved to 
California with him until he was sent overseas. Upon Bernard's return, 
Helena became a full-time homemaker and spent much of her valuable time 
volunteering for a number of different groups in her community. 
Notably, Helena has held many offices as a member of the Riverside 
Women's Club and served as president of the organization for two years.
  Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Mrs. Helena Snyder, an 
exceptional woman and pillar in the community, on the celebration of 
her 100th birthday. I am honored to have such an outstanding individual 
in my district and wish Helena and her family a joyous celebration.

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