[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 118 (Friday, August 3, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1444]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 HAPPY 108TH BIRTHDAY MRS. LUCY SPELLER

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2012

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in recognizing Saturday, August 4, 2012, the 
108th birthday of native Washingtonian, Mrs. Lucy Speller.
  Affectionately known as ``Aunt,'' and ``Sister,'' Mrs. Lucy Speller 
was born in 1904, was married for 76 years, and is a lifelong resident 
of the District of Columbia. As a Sunday school and Vacation Bible 
School teacher at Calvary Episcopal Church, Lucy Speller demonstrated 
her love of the District's children by touching their hearts and 
cultivating their minds. Students of Mrs. Speller often recall her 
kind-hearted nature and the guidance and support that she offered 
through the years. Many residents also celebrate Lucy Speller's work as 
a professional planner for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and 
numerous other functions. She even planned her own golden wedding 
anniversary.
  I ask the House to join me in recognizing the 108th birthday of Mrs. 
Lucy Speller, a special lady, whose service to our community is greatly 
appreciated.

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