[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 168 (Monday, November 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING ELEANOR MAGERA ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. ROBERT J. DOLD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 16, 2015

  Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Eleanor L. Magera on her 
100th birthday. Eleanor has lived in Lake Villa Township for many 
years, spending the last 12 years at Cedar Village in Lake Villa. 
Maintaining a youthful persona, Eleanor is known for her positive and 
independent attitude, positively influencing everyone who has the 
pleasure of making her acquaintance.
  Eleanor was born in Beachwood, Michigan on November 15, 1915. One of 
11 children, Eleanor would go on to have her own big family with her 
husband of 60 years, Richard ``Dick'' Magera, who passed away in May of 
2000. Together they had two children, Martin and Dorothy, six 
grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and a great great grandchild. 
Eleanor remains active not only by walking the floors of Cedar Village 
on a daily basis, but by leading a group exercise class three days a 
week. She also keeps her mind sharp through her love of board games, 
even earning the title of the ``Queen of Scrabble.''
  Mr. Speaker, Eleanor L. Magera is a neighbor and friend to all those 
who reside in Lake Villa Township, and I am proud to recognize her for 
the continued service and inspiration she brings to the community.

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