[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 103 (Friday, July 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1727]
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 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LAFAYETTE-LEXINGTON DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN 
                           REVOLUTION CHAPTER

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 10, 2009

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me take this moment to recognize the 
Lafayette-Lexington Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter for 
creating the Susan Skelton Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was 
created in memory of my late wife Susan Anding Skelton, honoring her 
dedication to higher education and Lafayette County.
  Susie, a native Missourian, graduated with a bachelor's degree in 
education from the University of Missouri, Columbia in 1958. In 1976, 
she served as the first president of the 95th Congress group, the 
organization representing spouses of new Members of Congress. Susie 
also played a prominent role in the Congressional Club, serving as 
treasurer for 2 years and then as president. She was only the second 
Missourian to serve in that position. As president, she presided over 
one of the largest memberships in the history of the organization. 
Additionally, she was president and vice president of International 
Club III, an organization for spouses of Members of Congress and 
Ambassadors and was a member of the Congressional Families for Drug-
Free Youth.
  In Missouri, Susie served two consecutive terms as Regent of the 
Lafayette-Lexington Chapter D.A.R. She also served 4 years on the 
Democratic State Committee during the 1970s. In Lexington, she taught 
Sunday school, was a Cub Scout den mother, and a local first grade 
teacher. Susie was also active in Missouri University Alumni 
Association events in Lafayette County.
  Our family friend, LaVeda Cross, was aware of Susie's great 
involvement in both Washington, DC, and Missouri. As a result, LaVeda 
and the Lafayette-Lexington D.A.R. Chapter have offered a collegiate 
scholarship to those individuals that embody the values of Susie. I 
appreciate the D.A.R. chapter for recognizing the achievements and 
contributions of Susie. The scholarship is open to any female student 
who is a permanent resident of Lafayette County and a graduate of one 
of the following schools: Concordia R-H, Lafayette County C-1, 
Lexington R-V, St. Paul's Lutheran, or Wellington-Napoleon R-IX and 
plans to attend college after graduation.
  Madam Speaker, Susie was influential in Lafayette County and 
Washington, DC. I am honored that the D.A.R. has created this 
scholarship in her name. I know the Members of the House will join me 
in recognizing the Lafayette-Lexington D.A.R. Chapter for assisting 
hard-working young women in achieving a higher education.

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