[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 182 (Tuesday, December 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1791]
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                         TRIBUTE TO RUTH LAMPE

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 15, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Ms. Ruth Lampe, who at the age of 102 has received her 
honorary high school diploma from Winterset High School.
  Back in Ruth's younger years it wasn't uncommon for students to drop 
out of school and go work to help support their family. She did so 
after her freshman year at Winterset High School. Ruth would have 
graduated with the class of 1931. Today, Ruth volunteers her time two 
days a week at the senior center in Winterset where she helps serve 
meals to those who need it the most. A friend of Ruth's, and another 
regular at the senior center, worked with the school district for 
months to attain her honorary diploma.
  Mr. Speaker, applaud and congratulate Ruth for receiving her high 
school diploma after so many years and thank her for staying active in 
her community. I am proud to represent her in the United States 
Congress. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives join me in congratulating Ruth and wishing her nothing 
but the best.

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