[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 59 (Thursday, April 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E567]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING MRS. LEONA DAYTON ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                        HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2014

  Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mrs. Leona 
Eunice Dayton on her 100th birthday. It is an honor to have the 
opportunity to recognize the life of such a distinguished citizen.
   Mrs. Dayton, known to her family and friends as Bobby, was born on 
this day in 1914 to Amos and Lelia Brewer in the small town of Erna, 
Texas. As a member of the ``Greatest Generation'' she witnessed many 
historic events during the 20th century and played a part in making 
this nation great.
   Bobby married her high school sweetheart, Jack Cooper Dayton, and 
together they embodied the entrepreneurial spirit that has defined this 
country and its people since its inception. With a little bit of luck 
and a lot of love and hard work, they began several small businesses, 
including the Dayton Oil Company, which they owned for over 30 years.
   Throughout her life, Bobby established herself as a pillar of the 
community in London, Texas where she devoted herself to the service of 
others through Eastern Star and as Postmaster of the London Post 
Office. She could also often be seen at the London Methodist Church 
teaching Sunday School or playing piano for early morning services.
   Today, she continues her commitment to others by spending her days 
traveling, gardening, and filling her house with love, laughter, and 
great food. The fruits of her life-long endeavors can be seen by the 
smiles on the faces of her children, five grandchildren, ten great 
grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren as they gather to 
celebrate this momentous occasion.
   We all, including my colleagues in the House, could learn a bit from 
Mrs. Dayton's commitment to family, friends, and community. I am 
honored to have the opportunity to help celebrate this special day. Her 
accomplishments throughout her life represent an important part of the 
American story. Again, congratulations to Leona Eunice Dayton and Happy 
100th Birthday.

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