[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1637]
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          ADERA NICHOLE ETHERIDGE MAKES HER MARK ON THE WORLD

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                           HON. BOB ETHERIDGE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 15, 2010

  Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my son 
David and his wife Casey on the birth of their second child, Adera 
Nichole Etheridge. Adera was born this morning, September 15, 2010 and 
weighed 6 pounds and 10 ounces. My wife Faye and I are excited about 
the birth of our seventh grandchild, and she joins me in wishing David 
and Casey and their son, Walker, great happiness upon this new addition 
to our family.
  Faye and I are truly blessed by the arrival of Adera Nichole 
Etheridge. The birth of a new child is a joyous occasion that reminds 
us of the promise of a new life. And I know that Walker is excited to 
have a sister with whom he can play. Children remind us of the 
incredible miracle of life, and they keep us young-at-heart. Every day 
they show us a new way to view the world. I had the pleasure of hearing 
one of Adera's first cries this morning, and I can assure you she is 
going to be one strong, vivacious little girl.
  God has truly blessed my family with this new addition. My family and 
I are looking forward to spending a lot time with Ms. Adera and 
introducing her to our friends and neighbors in North Carolina's Second 
Congressional District.

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