[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 155 (Friday, October 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING ELEANOR CAINES 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 23, 2009

  Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize the life of a 
wonderful American and personal friend, Eleanor Caines, as she 
celebrates her 100th Birthday.
  I know that I join family and friends in extending our best wishes as 
she reaches this special life milestone.
  It has been my privilege to know Eleanor for more than three decades 
as we attended Maitland's Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
  Nearly always several pews in front of the Mica family, Eleanor has 
been one of the most faithful parishioners of the congregation.
  Her special smile, warm greeting and positive glow have brightened 
both the day and the path of those she meets!
  A native of Asheville, North Carolina, whose family hailed from 
Massachusetts, Eleanor honorably served in the WACS during World War 
II. She and her late husband, Basil, who passed in 1982, resided in 
Central Florida.
  Active in Church and community affairs, the Boston University 
graduate has faithfully been a strong supporter of veterans and 
university alumni affairs.
  It is wonderful people like Eleanor Caines who every day of their 
lives have worked and contributed to make this a great nation. I know 
that I join her niece and nephew, Charlotte and David Hunt, family and 
friends at Mayflower and fellow parishioners at the Church of the Good 
Shepherd in extending our best wishes to Eleanor Caines as she 
celebrates this special birthday. I know my colleagues also join in 
saying thank you to a special American, Eleanor Caines!

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