[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 120 (Tuesday, July 28, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1137]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. ARLINE FRANCES DENNIS ON THE OCCASION OF HER 
                             100TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 28, 2015

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize my 
constituent, Mrs. Arline Frances Dennis, as she celebrates her 100th 
birthday. Arline presently resides with her son in Shickshinny, which I 
am proud to say is in my district. She has continually served our area 
through her involvement in the church and in the community as a whole.
   Arline was born on November 23, 1915 in Reyburn, Pennsylvania. She 
grew up attending a one room school, and later went on to graduate from 
Shickshinny High School. Growing up, she belonged to the Reyburn Bible 
Church, where she was an active member of the congregation. As an avid 
piano player and energetic teacher, Arline taught Sunday school and 
helped to organize a number of the church's Christmas programs. She 
also dedicated her time to the church youth group, ``Christian 
Endeavor.''
   In 1939, Arline married Charles Elmer Dennis, and the two were 
married for 63 years before Charles passed away in 2002. They have two 
sons together, Wayne Charles and Zane Elmer. The family attended 
Harmony Methodist Church, where Arline played the piano, directed the 
choir, and taught Sunday School, and Charles was the Sunday School 
superintendent. Later, the two went on to be founding members of the 
Woodland Bible Chapel. With her love for music and community, Arline 
continued to play the piano and teach Sunday school at this new house 
of worship. Though she no longer plays the piano or teaches, Arline 
continues to attend services at Woodland Bible Chapel.
   Outside of church, Arline has served our community in a variety of 
roles. For 16 years, she proudly served as the Judge of Elections in 
Union Township, located in Luzerne County. Furthermore, in addition to 
giving private piano lessons to over 500 students until 2010, Arline 
also taught music at Muhlenburg Christian Academy for 22 years, 
touching the lives of many students until she retired at the age of 90. 
With a passion for travel, Arline also coordinated community bus trips 
to New Jersey and Florida. In fact, during their marriage, Arline and 
Charles visited every state in the continental US and also traveled to 
Hawaii and Israel.
   Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize Mrs. Arline Frances Dennis on this 
important milestone, and to thank her for her time spent serving our 
area. Arline's commitment to her faith, family, and community are 
admirable, and I wish her a happy and healthy 100th birthday 
celebration in the company of family and friends.

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