[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 22, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1099]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               CELEBRATING ARLENE RITTER'S 105TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 22, 2015

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Arlene Ritter of 
Johnson, Nebraska, who is celebrating her 105th birthday today, July 
22nd.
   Arlene was born to Elmer Claude and Ella May Demarest in 1910. She 
had two brothers, Frank and Harry, and graduated from Talmage High 
School in Talmage, Nebraska. In December 1932, Arlene married Herbert 
M.J. Ritter and proudly added farm wife to her list of talents as an 
artist, seamstress, and cook.
   Arlene and her husband raised four daughters. Herbert passed away in 
1966, but Arlene continued to live independently on the farm until late 
last year. She has remained active in her church, school, and 
community, even serving as the brainchild for the founding of the Brock 
Bugle local newspaper.
   Over the course of 105 years, Arlene has experienced countless 
remarkable events in Nebraska and our country. As highlights of her 
life, she lists being honored at a Husker football game and, more 
importantly, her faith in Jesus Christ. She also enjoys spending time 
with her 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and seven great-
great-grandchildren.
   On behalf of the people of Nebraska's Third District, I congratulate 
Arlene on her 105th birthday and wish her many more healthy and happy 
years.

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