[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 51 (Thursday, March 26, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E425]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING VIOLET SCHLITZ FOR HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. MARK MEADOWS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 2015

  Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mrs. Violet E. 
Schlitz on her 100th birthday, which she will celebrate on April 13th, 
2015. I am proud to honor her today as an exemplary member of our 
community.
   Since the age of 13, Mrs. Schlitz has called the United States her 
home. A native Canadian, she became a citizen in 1950 and in the 1970s 
moved to Western North Carolina and settled in Hayesville. It is there 
where she and her husband Lee raised their three sons and have been 
blessed with eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
   A community leader, Mrs. Schlitz was active in her sons' scouting, 
regularly volunteered at Chattooga Regional Hospital, and served at 
Sharp United Methodist Church, where she has been a faithful member. 
Mrs. Schlitz has selflessly served those around her, and over the years 
has knit more than 2,000 sweaters for needy children. Her activities 
reflect Mrs. Schlitz's character and the incredible size of her heart.
   On behalf of the entire 11th District of North Carolina, I 
congratulate Mrs. Violet E. Schlitz on her milestone 100th birthday and 
thank her for her service to our local community of Western North 
Carolina.

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