[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 105 (Thursday, July 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1319]
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                        HONORING MARGARET ALLIS

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                            HON. TOM MARINO

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2011

  Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of my constituent, 
Mrs. Margaret Allis, on her 90th birthday. Margaret V. Allis was born 
on August 2, 1921 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Margaret 
graduated from White Sulphur Springs High School. After graduation 
Margaret traveled with her family to California before coming back east 
and settling in Sayre, Pennsylvania.
  In Sayre, Margaret's father opened the Seven Sister's Sweet Shop on 
Keystone Avenue in West Sayre where Margaret worked for a number of 
years. Margaret then attended Elmira Business School in New York State 
where she learned secretarial skills. While attending school, Margaret 
met Frances Romeyn Allis at the Joycrest Roller Skating Rink. Margaret 
and Romeyn married June 7, 1946 and returned to Pennsylvania, making 
their home in Litchfield.
  Through the years Romeyn and Margaret established a family with the 
birth of six children. Margaret was a dedicated housewife to Romeyn for 
49 years until his passing in 1995. Margaret still lives in the house 
they shared, where she hosts her large family including 13 
grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Margaret V. Allis on her 90th 
birthday and ask my colleagues to join me in praising her commitment to 
her family, her community, and our nation.

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