[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 38 (Monday, March 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E476]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING RENA GOOLSBY ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2011

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Ms. Rena Goolsby 
upon the occasion of her 100th birthday. Ms. Goolsby has lived a long 
life full of service to her community and to her family, and I am 
humbled to recognize her today.
  Rena Allene Howard was born in Montgomery, Alabama on March 14, 1911. 
She was the third of five children to John and Genella Howard. In 1928, 
at the age of 17, Ms. Goolsby married her sweetheart, Walter Goolsby. 
The two remained married for 57 years until his passing in 1985. She is 
the matriarch of her family, raising two children, three grandchildren, 
and five great-grandchildren.
  For many years, Ms. Goolsby was an integral member of Coosada Baptist 
Church, and she was granted Lifetime Member status in the Garden Club 
of Millbrook, Alabama. She is also a member of the Red Hat Society.
  Mr. Speaker, Rena Goolsby is valued member of our community, a true 
``Southern Lady'', and an inspiration to all who have had the privilege 
of being a part of her life. My wife Vicki and I wish her a happy 
birthday and her entire family all the best.

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