[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 146 (Monday, September 15, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1786]
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                        HONORING ERNESTINE PIGG

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 15, 2008

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Ernestine Pigg, a remarkable citizen from my congressional district. 
Ernestine recently marked her 45th consecutive year teaching 
citizenship classes for legal immigrants.
  Ernestine Pigg began teaching citizenship classes at Fort Knox, KY in 
1963. Her final class graduated in 2007. Through the years, Ernestine 
has remained exceptionally generous with her time as she's prepared 
more than 2,000 students to pass a Federal test to become United States 
citizens.
  In addition to her work with immigrants, Ernestine has also 
volunteered her services and expertise in foreign languages as a 
teaching assistant at North Hardin High School in Radcliff, KY and at 
Armor Office Basic classes at Ft. Knox. She has also assisted Army 
JROTC students with various fundraising activities and community 
outreach projects.
  It is my great privilege to honor Ernestine Pigg today before the 
entire United States House of Representatives. Her spirit of 
volunteerism and special commitment to the future success of her 
students is a portrait of outstanding citizenship worthy of our 
collective respect and appreciation.

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