[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E556]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY TO EDNA ECKLUND

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2012

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure and honor that 
I congratulate Mrs. Edna Ecklund on a momentous milestone, her 100th 
birthday, which was on April 14, 2012. Edna celebrated with family and 
friends on Friday, April 13, 2012, at the Kindred Healthcare facility 
in Dyer, Indiana.
  Mrs. Ecklund was born on April 14, 1912, in Crete, Illinois. She is 
the oldest of three children born to Henry and Clara Reichert. Her 
family later moved to Indiana and lived on a farm between Crown Point 
and Lowell. On June 5, 1931, Edna married Clarence Ecklund, and they 
lived in various locations throughout the region over the years. In 
1962, Clarence and Edna moved to Schererville, Indiana, where Edna 
remained until relocating to her current residence. Edna worked most of 
her life as a millinery salesperson for the Edward C. Minas department 
store in downtown Hammond, Indiana, before moving to the store's River 
Oaks location in nearby Calumet City, Illinois. Edna, who retired in 
1974, has always been known as an outstanding saleswoman with an 
exquisite fashion sense.
  In addition to her successful career, Mrs. Ecklund was a member of 
the Order of the Eastern Star for many years. She is also a member of 
Immanuel United Church of Christ in Highland, Indiana. Edna has many 
friends and family who share a common respect for her commendable 
qualities, including her vigor, sense of humor, and kindness. Edna, an 
avid musician, has played both the organ and the piano for many years. 
A truly remarkable woman, Edna's dedication to her career and her 
involvement in her community is exceeded only by her devotion to her 
amazing family and friends.
  Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you and my other distinguished 
colleagues join me in honoring Edna Ecklund on this special day and in 
wishing her a very happy 100th birthday!

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