[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 98 (Monday, June 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1216]
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   TRIBUTE TO THE APPLEWHITE FAMILY ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR FAMILY 
                                REUNION

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                         HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 28, 2010

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize and honor the 
Applewhite family, which will soon be holding its reunion in my 
hometown of Wilson, North Carolina from July 2nd through July 4th, 
2010.
  The family reunion includes the descendants of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas 
and Dinah Horne Applewhite, who were born in 1880 and 1884, 
respectively. They lived in the area of Saratoga and Garner, North 
Carolina where they raised eight children--Walter, Lonnie, Lossie, 
Minnie, Almeta, Sherman, Mattie and Nettie.
  While past reunions have been held individually by the Applewhite 
descendants, this will be the first reunion to include the entire 
family. More than 125 family members are expected to come together in 
Wilson, North Carolina from as far away as Arizona, Utah, California, 
New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Georgia, and Washington, D.C.
  America is truly a nation of families. We take pride in our families 
and we value family life. Our families teach us the values of loyalty, 
independence, responsibility and mutual love.
  Strong, stable families are our nation's greatest asset. But to 
remain strong, families must nurture and reinforce their bonds. Family 
reunions provide a wonderful opportunity to strengthen and preserve 
those family ties. It is a time to learn, laugh and renew the ties of 
affection.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
Applewhite family as generations gather for this special occasion. Let 
their celebration remind us of our own roots, and of the strength and 
importance of our own families. May their family reunion be a 
successful event full of happy memories they can pass along to future 
generations.

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