[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 88 (Monday, June 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E920]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF MRS. MARIONNE ROBBINS

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                           HON. KEITH ELLISON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 9, 2014

  Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th 
birthday of Ms. Marionne Robbins. I join her family members and friends 
from the Sabathani Community Center who gather in Minneapolis on July 
1, 2014 to commemorate this special day.
   Marionne was born on July 4, 1914, in Sioux City, Iowa. She was 
seven years old when her family moved to South Minneapolis in 1921, and 
she has remained here for the 93 years since then. She has one 
daughter, two grandchildren, one great grandchild, and one great great 
grandchild. Marionne enjoyed a successful career at Northern States 
Power Company in Minneapolis until her retirement in 1979 after 34 
years of service.
   After her retirement, Marionne became a wonderful community 
volunteer and an active participant in the Senior Center at Sabathani 
Community Center in South Minneapolis. For many years she has served as 
a ``sunshine lady'' visiting the sick and immobile seniors, traveling 
with the Willie Hale Travel Club, bowling with friends, and 
participating in events with the U-Meet-Us Seniors and Sabathani Senior 
Center.
   Marionne is always looking for new ways to connect senior citizens, 
like creating the Senior Breakfast Club and founding the Sabathani Red 
Hat Society chapter in Minneapolis.
   Marionne Robbins has led an outstanding life, highlighted by her 
love of family and service to her community. I wish her many more years 
of health and happiness.

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