[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1402]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO MARY EATON

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 8, 2008

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to rise today 
to honor my friend Mary Eaton by entering her name in the Congressional 
Record, the official record of the proceedings and debates of the 
United States Congress since 1873. Today, I pay tribute to Mary Eaton 
of Boulder City, who celebrated her 100th birthday on April 14, 2008.
  Mary moved to Boulder City with her husband, Bruce Eaton, on July 4, 
1932, where Bruce worked on the Hoover Dam project. Mary cared for 
their children and stayed home until Bruce enlisted in the Army in 
1942. Mary stayed in Boulder City and began working as a home economics 
teacher, and continued to teach middle school and high school for 13 
years. She eventually became the first president of the classroom 
teachers, the union at the time, and also participated in many groups, 
such as Volunteers of America, Eastern Star, Rainbow Girls. She was a 
charter member of Grace Community Church.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Mary Eaton for her achievements 
and dedication to the Boulder City community. I applaud her efforts. I 
wish her a happy centennial and all the best in her future endeavors.

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