[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 6, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E317]
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             HONORING EDITH PITTENGER ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                            HON. MIKE PENCE

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 6, 2012

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Edith Pittenger on the 
occasion of her 100th birthday.
   Edith was born in Pendleton, Indiana, on February 24, 1912. She went 
on to attend Ball State University in 1929, and later earned her 
masters degree in 1961. Edith enjoyed a long and satisfying career in 
teaching, having held positions in both Pendleton and Muncie.
   Edith is blessed with excellent health and is still able to drive. 
She is also a long-time member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. 
She was married for 45 years and her loving family includes three 
children and a stepson, 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, four 
great-great-grandchildren and another on the way.
   As the Good Book says, ``The elders [. . .] are worthy of double 
honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.'' And so 
today I honor Edith Pittenger for her lifetime of service and wish her 
the best in the years to come.

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