[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 6, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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            RECOGNIZING BERTHA LEWIS OF BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 6, 2009

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Bertha Lewis of Hernando County, Florida. Bertha has done 
something that all of us strive to do, but that very few of us will 
ever accomplish, celebrate her 102nd birthday.
  Bertha Lewis was born October 19, 1906 in Georgia. Following school 
in Cuthbert, GA, Bertha went to work as a seamstress. After marrying 
her sweetheart, Lovorge Lewis, the happy couple had one daughter. The 
proudest moments in Bertha's life were getting married and having a 
child.
  Thinking back on her long life, Bertha said her fondest childhood 
memories are of going to church and Bible study. When asked what gives 
her the most pleasure now in life today, Bertha said she thanks God 
that she is alive.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me in honoring Bertha Lewis for 
reaching her 102nd birthday. I hope we all have the good fortune to 
live as long as she has.

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