[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 6, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E6]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING CARL BLESSER 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 Carl Blesser of Hernando County, Florida. Carl has done something 
that all of us strive to do, but that very few of us will ever 
accomplish, celebrate his 102nd birthday.
  Carl Blesser was born June 1, 1906, in New York City, New York. 
Attending school in Albany with a degree in accounting, Carl went on to 
be a successful CPA. Marrying his sweetheart Nadine, the two spent many 
happy years together traveling. One of his fondest memories, in fact, 
is of a trip he took with his parents and wife to see the Empire State 
Building, as well as several trips to the American West.
  Carl moved to Hernando County when his wife was ill, and remained 
here following her death. Truly devoted to Nadine, Carl states that his 
happiest moment was when he married his wife. If he could live his life 
over, Carl would travel more and would like to have met President 
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
  A lover of books, Carl loves to go outside and read, and also enjoys 
going to the Golden Corral for his favorite shrimp dinner. Today he 
spends much of his time with his friends and loves to sit outside under 
the trees enjoying the beauty that Brooksville has to offer. His advice 
to young people today is to not smoke or drink so that they can live 
longer and better lives.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me in honoring Carl Blesser for 
reaching his 102nd birthday. I hope we all have the good fortune to 
live as long as him.

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