[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 43 (Friday, March 14, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E394]
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                            AMOS RUTHERFORD

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                           HON. MARK MEADOWS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 14, 2014

  Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Amos 
Rutherford on his 100th birthday, which he celebrates today, March 
14th, 2014.
  Mr. Rutherford is an exemplary citizen and lifelong resident of 
Caldwell County. Born in Morganton in 1914, Mr. Rutherford joined the 
military in 1942. As a medical aidman in World War II, Mr. Rutherford 
was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre Service Medal, and a 
Victory Medal. These awards reflect Mr. Rutherford's character and the 
incredible size of his heart.
  Returning to Morganton in 1946, Mr. Rutherford worked for Mullis 
Motor Company, and then spent 30 years at the Esso Exxon station in 
Lenior. I am proud to honor Mr. Rutherford today, as he has shown time 
and again an unwavering commitment to our district.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the entire 11th District of North Carolina, 
I congratulate Mr. Rutherford on his milestone 100th birthday and thank 
him for his service to Western North Carolina and to our nation.

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