[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 165 (Tuesday, December 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2135]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING RHODA VIRGINIA HOFSTETTER ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. NICK J. RAHALL II

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 14, 2010

  Mr. RAHALL. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Rhoda Virginia Hofstetter 
on her 100th birthday. This birthday of birthdays, we honor an entire 
century of dedication to family, friends, colleagues and students.
  Rhoda made a tremendous difference and improved so many young lives 
because of her life-long career as an educator. In 1933, she graduated 
from Marshall College--now known as Marshall University--and went on to 
teach mathematics at Lenore and Williamson High Schools in Mingo 
County, and at Lookout High School in Fayette County. From 1965 to 
1973, Rhoda served as Supervisor of Mathematics for Fayette County. In 
1973, she retired after 40 years as an educator and supervisor. Her 
beloved husband, Martin Hofstetter, passed away the same year.
  Rhoda endlessly worked for the betterment of southern West Virginia, 
not only through her career as a teacher, but also through her active 
involvement--which continues to this day--as a Charter Member of the 
Ansted Garden Club.
  Rhoda is a pillar of strength in her community of Ansted, where she 
has resided since 1946. Her devotion to education, family, friends and 
community is an example for us all.
  I offer my personal congratulations to Rhoda, and wish her continued 
good health and happiness in the future.