[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 155 (Wednesday, December 1, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2024]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF SHIRLEY G. ROSENBAUM

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 1, 2010

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th 
birthday of Shirley G. Rosenbaum, the pride of New York State.
  Born on December 7th, 1910, in Oswego, New York, Shirley grew up with 
a deep love and appreciation for her community and country. She married 
Jack Rosenbaum in 1927, and they had two children, Elise and Richard. 
Richard, under Shirley's steady guidance, became a Justice of the New 
York State Supreme Court and Chairman of the New York State Republican 
Committee.
  Shirley is a parent who never ceases to encourage her children to 
achieve their dreams. She always stressed to Elise and Richard the 
value of education in achieving those dreams.
  In Shirley's 100 years, she has lived through some of the most 
difficult and joyous times in American history. No matter the 
challenge, Shirley has maintained a warm home, loving family, and an 
appreciation for the small pleasures in life. An avid bowler, Shirley 
is no stranger to 200+ games. She is quite the bridge player and loves 
to create word games. Her family is her greatest pride though, Elise 
and Richard, six grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and even one 
great great grandchild.
  For her devotion to her family and her country, I ask my colleagues 
in the United States House of Representatives to please rise and join 
me in honoring Shirley G. Rosenbaum on the occasion of her 100th 
birthday.

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