[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1479]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING HERMINE REIRING

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I recognize 
Hermine Reiring in celebration of her 100th birthday. Hermine is part 
of ``America's Greatest Generation,'' and this amazing milestone 
deserves to be honored.
  Hermine was born on August 4, 1914, in Hammond, Indiana. During World 
War II, Hermine joined the U.S. Army and served three years in the Navy 
WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service). She worked as a 
storekeeper in a hangar.
  In 1945, Hermine married Leonard Reiring, and they built their lives 
together in California. They lived in San Diego and Burbank before 
settling in Madera in 1964. Hermine and Leonard raised three children 
together, and today, Hermine has eight grandchildren and 16 great-
grandchildren. Each day, Hermine's family has the pleasure of learning 
from a woman who has many special memories and life experiences to 
share.
  The City of Madera has benefitted greatly from Hermine's efforts and 
service to the community. In addition to working at the Madera County 
Administrator's office, Hermine was also a member of the Women's 
Improvement Group, the Historical Society, and she volunteered as a 
docent for the county library. Staying active in the community is 
important to Hermine as she still loves to participate in bake sales 
and volunteer at her church.
  Hermine's generation set an example for the coming together and 
establishing of our country in the 20th century. We have all been very 
fortunate to live and build from the investments and many sacrifices 
made by Hermine and others from her generation.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I ask my colleagues in 
the U.S. House of Representatives to honor Hermine Reiring as she 
celebrates this very exciting time in her life. Her service to the 
Madera community and the entire nation deserves to be commended.

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