[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 27 (Friday, February 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E234]
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                    HONORING ELIZABETH JOANNE SHUPE

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                           HON. DAVID P. ROE

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 17, 2012

  Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring recognition 
to a special lady who hails from the same section of Appalachia as I 
do. Elizabeth Joanne Shupe was born February 11, 1932, in Russell 
County, Virginia, just across the border from northeast Tennessee. 
Through her life she has observed the transformation of this beautiful 
area we call home.
  The proud mother of four children, Mrs. Shupe worked remarkably hard 
to support her family after the death of her second husband. Later in 
her career she found her calling as a nurse, putting herself through 
school while raising a son on her own. She kept nursing until just a 
few years ago at the age of 75.
  Since retirement she has kept active, campaigning for her son (and 
city alderman) Jantry Shupe, teaching ceramic painting at an assisted 
living community, or pursuing her hobby of taking photographs with 
celebrities. Mrs. Shupe's vibrant spirit continues to shine as it has 
her entire life.
  As of February 11, Mrs. Shupe is now 80 years young, and I am proud 
to honor her on the occasion of this milestone birthday.