[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 142 (Wednesday, September 30, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1393]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF GERTRUDE HENDRICK

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                      HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR.

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 30, 2015

  Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th 
Birthday of Staten Island's Gertrude Hendrick.
   Ms. Hendrick currently resides on Staten Island at the New Lane 
Shores assisted living facility. She is a mother of three sons: 
Michael; John; and Raymond, and a grandmother of eleven, and a great-
grandmother of two.
  Ms. Hendrick is originally from Brooklyn, NY, where she attended Bay 
Ridge High School. She retired 35 years ago in 1980 from Bankers Trust, 
where she worked in the accounting department for 23 years. After her 
retirement, she moved from Brooklyn to Staten Island. Two years later, 
on August 24, 1984, she moved into the New Lane Assisted Living 
Facility where she is now the longest, and oldest, resident in New 
Lane.
   During her time at New Lane Shores, she volunteered and orchestrated 
trips for residents, which included collecting money for transportation 
that allows the residents to go shopping, demonstrating her commitment 
to helping others.
   At the age of 100, Ms. Hendrick is very energetic and loved by all. 
She enjoys playing poker and dancing with her walker. She loves to 
attend parties and is a source of positive energy in every room.
   Mr. Speaker, Gertrude Hendrick's positive personality and commitment 
to helping others embodies the perfect example of a model American 
citizen. I commend her outstanding life and I am proud to honor this 
citizen from New York's 11th District on her 100th birthday.

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