[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 9 (Monday, January 24, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E103]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE FOR MARTA TAYLOR

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 24, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize a new United States citizen and an outstanding contributor to 
America's armed forces and her community, Marta Taylor of Montrose, 
Colorado. Ms. Taylor and her late husband began Operation Sweet Tooth 
in 2003, and organization which has delivered over 140 tons of supplies 
to troops abroad.
  Ms. Taylor moved to the United States in 1980 after spending most of 
her life in Poland under Soviet rule. Shortly after arriving, she met 
Landy Taylor and married him ten years later. The two started a family, 
eventually having seven boys.
  Ms. Taylor has always felt strongly about supporting U.S. troops--six 
of her sons are U.S. veterans. In 2003, as some of the first troops 
were preparing for deployment to Iraq, Ms. Taylor and her husband 
delivered 30 pizzas and offered thanks to the men and women about to 
serve at war. Once the couple realized the impact their recognition had 
on soldier morale, the two organized Operation Sweet Tooth two months 
later. Marta has involved herself in the packing of nearly every box 
since 2003. Since her husband's passing in 2007, Marta has solely 
fundraised and organized for Operation Sweet Tooth. Ms. Taylor's 
exceptional efforts for our uniformed service members are an inspiring 
example of selflessness.
  On December 21, 2010, Ms. Taylor received full U.S. citizenship after 
scoring 100 percent on her citizenship test. On January 3, 2011, Ms. 
Taylor attended the deployment of the Montrose National Guard as a VIP 
guest. For her almost decade-long efforts and continued generosity and 
service, Ms. Taylor deserves the commendation of this body.

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