[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 108 (Wednesday, July 21, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S6074]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       STRONG FAMILY 50TH REUNION

  Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishment of a truly remarkable American family. This summer, the 
Strong family celebrates their 50th family reunion here in Washington, 
DC, the site of their first annual reunion. Although the rich history 
of the Strong family has been centered in the Mid-Atlantic States, I am 
proud that one of their daughters, Cindy Strong Woolfolk, has been a 
dedicated member of my staff, and served the people of New Hampshire 
for more than 11 years. In recognition of Cindy and her extraordinary 
family, Kathy and I offer our congratulations on this momentous 
occasion.
  In the summer of 1960, Addie Cora Strong Dixon had a vision to honor 
and remember the life and legacy of her family by convening the first 
of many annual reunions. That first year's motto, ``Strong bond of love 
and support'', which so aptly describes Addie's love for her family, 
would also characterize the subsequent reunions held throughout the 
country and attended widely by members of her family. This year's motto 
for the Golden Anniversary Reunion, ``Celebrating Generations of a 
STRONG Legacy,'' serves as reminder to the next generations of Strong 
children to continue this important tradition and carry on the legacy 
of their family.
  Throughout the years, the Strong annual reunion has become a major 
event not only for family members, but also for various notables who 
helped to shape our country's history including Federal, State and 
local politicians. One such notable, Rosa Parks, attended the 1993 
family reunion in Detroit. I am also told that Addie's famous pineapple 
upside down cakes and the family's North Carolina-style BBQ are some of 
the best in the country.
  On behalf of Kathy and myself, we extend our congratulations to Cindy 
Strong Woolfolk and her family. For those in the U.S. Senate family who 
have had the pleasure of getting to know Cindy and experience her 
laughter and warm personality, you have gained a sense of how special 
the Strong family is through her.
  We applaud the Strong family for reaching this significant milestone 
and wish them strength and longevity for many more years to come.

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