[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 131 (Wednesday, September 16, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2284]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATIONS TO JOYCE ERNESTINE WESTERHOLD

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2009

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me take this opportunity to 
congratulate Mrs. Joyce Ernestine Westerhold, the Region 4 Outstanding 
Older Worker of the Year. As a homemaker, school teacher, and library 
assistant, Mrs. Westerhold has dedicated her life to serving others.
  She began her career as a school teacher in 1948 and served the 
students of Missouri's public schools for a total of 26 years. While 
teaching various subjects in several public schools, Mrs. Westerhold 
remained active in the state teacher's organization and the Parent-
Teachers Association.
  After a distinguished teaching career, Mrs. Westerhold began working 
as a library assistant with University of Central Missouri. During her 
24 years with the University's library system, her job was redesigned 
three times and she saw many technological changes. As the times 
changed, so did she.
  While this award is in recognition of Mrs. Westerhold's 50 years of 
full-time employment as a teacher and library assistant, her work as a 
dedicated wife and mother cannot go unnoticed. She and her husband of 
60 years have raised two lovely children.
  Madam Speaker, Ernestine Westerhold has distinguished herself 
throughout her careers with Missouri public schools and the University 
of Central Missouri. I trust that the Members of the House will join me 
in congratulating her for this great contribution to Missouri and our 
country.

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