[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 20, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E552]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING NETHALINE HOPE NOTHNAGEL ON HER 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 20, 2016

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Nethaline Hope 
Nothnagel, of Willard, Missouri, on her 90th birthday. Hope, as she's 
known by loved ones, has led a truly remarkable and full life over the 
course of her 90 years.
  Starting in her home state of Minnesota, she has lived in states far 
and wide, ranging from Alaska to North Carolina due to the military 
career of her husband Ervin--to whom she has been married for more than 
50 years. Hope has 6 children: Ervin, Monica, Nelda, Joe, Jim and Norm. 
She additionally has 7 grandchildren: Renee, Eric, Perrin, Adam, Matt, 
Sam and Katie. Finally, Hope has 9 great-grandchildren: Cassie, Cruize, 
Kelsey, Kylie, Brooks, Owen, Davis, Gavin and Everrett.
  Even with a family this large, Hope was not content to merely serve 
as a matriarch. She worked various jobs during her life, ranging from 
executive secretary, to managing libraries and bookstores to serving as 
a professional seamstress for many years. Currently, Hope keeps 
occupied through her passion for reading and love of the outdoors. She 
often feeds and observes the wildlife on her 18 acre farm, and still 
shows off her green thumb with her love of gardening.
  Mr. Speaker, Nethaline Hope Nothnagel has lived an accomplished life 
and raised a wonderful family. I urge my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Hope for reaching this tremendous milestone and living 
her life as a role-model for the younger generations in her family.

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