[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1637]
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         IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF MARGARET BURNS

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2012

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mrs. 
Margaret Burns, a resident of my district in Pocasset, Massachusetts, 
as she celebrates her 100th birthday.
  Margaret was born on September 29, 1912 in Braintree, Massachusetts. 
After finishing high school she went on to work at Armstrong Cork 
Flooring, now World Industries, as a secretary.
  In 1953, Margaret, met the love of her life, Garrett Burns. Together 
they have raised two children, Tom and Carol, who gave them six 
grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Margaret considers 
herself lucky for having been ``happily married for nearly sixty 
years.'' Some of her most memorable moments were with her husband at 
the Beacon Inn in New Hampshire where they would go for weekends.
  In addition to spending time with her husband, Margaret was always 
involved with her children. She was a devoted attendee of Parent-
Teacher Association meetings when her children were young. Today, she 
loves to cook for her many family gatherings, she enjoys weaving rugs, 
and she looks forward to the many bridge games she plays with her 
friends.
  Margaret does not attribute her longevity to any one thing except her 
overall happiness. She makes sure to mention that her successful 
marriage has helped her to live a long and content life.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Margaret Burns on this joyous 
occasion. I ask that my colleagues join me in wishing her many more 
years of happiness and health.

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