[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1364]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING GLEN R. BORTELL'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. RICHARD B. NUGENT

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2014

  Mr. NUGENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Glen R. Bortell's 
one hundredth birthday.
  It is with great pride that I stand to honor Mr. Bortell, not only 
for his long life but his great contributions to the health and well-
being of his fellow citizens. Mr. Bortell has not let life pass him by 
without many accomplishments for the good of his community and those 
around him. The dedication and effort of people like Mr. Bortell allow 
our communities to thrive and reach their utmost potential.
  For nearly 10 years, Mr. Bortell has volunteered at Citrus Memorial 
Hospital in the diagnostic imaging department. At an age when most hope 
for a quiet and restful retirement, he has dedicated an amazing 5,000-
plus hours of his time to the hospital and its patients. Still having 
so much to give, to this day Mr. Bortell continues transporting 
patients in wheelchairs and beds to various departments throughout the 
hospital.
  The selflessness Mr. Bortell has demonstrated throughout his life as 
well as his constant ``can do'' attitude have inspired many members of 
his community, especially his fellow volunteers and hospital employees. 
I am extremely proud to be Mr. Bortell's congressman and I invite 
everyone to join me in wishing Mr. Bortell a Happy 100th Birthday, and 
congratulating him on his long, rich, and active life.

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