[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 120 (Tuesday, August 10, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1572]
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                        TRIBUTE TO VERNA NAYLOR

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                           HON. JEAN SCHMIDT

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 10, 2010

  Mrs. SCHMIDT. Madam Speaker, one of the best aspects of my job is the 
wonderful people from Southern Ohio that I have the opportunity to 
meet. I am often inspired by their stories, their struggles and their 
successes, and their commitment and dedication to bettering our 
communities. A few years ago I had the opportunity to meet one such 
person, Verna Naylor.
  At the time, Verna was 91 years old and serving as Bentonville 
Postmaster in Adams County, Ohio. She was one of just 5 United States 
Postal Service employees over the age of 90. Her late husband, Harry, 
served as the Bentonville Postmaster until his death in 1968. At that 
time, Verna decided to take over the position, and greeted her 
customers each morning.
  During the time that Verna served as Postmaster, she never took a 
sick day. She thrived on hard work, family and community. According to 
her son, James, ``Mom just always wanted to help someone else and she 
would do anything for the people of Bentonville.'' And, her daughter, 
Sue, said, ``There were many times where mom just opened her house to 
people, feeding them, giving them a place to sleep, and taking care of 
them.''
  Madam Speaker, Verna Naylor, the oldest female Postmaster in the 
U.S., passed away on July 6, at the age of 94. She was the heart and 
soul of Bentonville. Her tireless commitment and outstanding service to 
her community set a wonderful example for everyone she met. She will be 
missed.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that the House join me in honoring the life of 
Verna Naylor.

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