[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 16, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E22]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING GENEVA MAE SMITH

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 16, 2008

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause an ask you to join me in 
recognizing Geneva Mae Smith of Gladstone, MO. Geneva celebrated her 
100th birthday on January 9, 2008, and it is my privilege to offer her 
my warmest regards on achieving this important milestone.
  Geneva Mae Richardson was born to Lille Mae and Lee Howard Richardson 
in Kansas City, KS, on January 9, 1908. Geneva was one of eight 
children born into the Richardson family. On October 11, 1924, Geneva 
married Chester Melvin Smith. Geneva and Chester had four children: 
Geneva Mae, Chester Melvin, Georgia Bea, and Frank Cooper. After 
Geneva's parents passed away, she also cared for and raised her baby 
brother Glenn.
  Chester and Geneva remained active in the community during their 
marriage by participating in Chester's Masonic Lodge and American War 
Dads. For 12 years Geneva was the national pianist for the American War 
Dads organization. After Chester's death Geneva remained active in 
American War Dads and other community organizations.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Geneva as 
she celebrates her 100th birthday. It is an honor to represent Geneva 
in the United States Congress, and I wish her the best of luck in the 
future.

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