[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 73 (Tuesday, May 10, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E656]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND LIVING LEGACY OF ROSE SCHETROMPF ON 
                           HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 10, 2016

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to celebrate Rose 
Schetrompf of Bedford County for recently turning 100 years old. As 
this tremendous milestone illustrates, Rose is truly a remarkable 
person. She is a loving parent and grandparent, a long-time small 
business owner, and a pillar in the community.
   Starting in the 1950s, at the Murphy building in Everett, 
Pennsylvania, Rose opened up Rose Schetrompf Beauty Shop, which she 
subsequently managed until she was 95 years old. While the location of 
Rose Schetrompf Beauty Shop may have moved around Everett over the 
years, one thing always stayed the same: her business's reliable and 
quality work, which is evidenced by the fact that some of Rose's most 
loyal customers went to the shop for over 40 years.
   I think everyone who went to Rose over the years has their own 
story, but one that stands out is her commitment to serving her 
customers. Nothing could stop Rose, including a broken bone. As the 
story goes, when Rose sustained a broken wrist, she worked right 
through the injury instead of taking time off, like many people with a 
physically demanding job might have. Additionally, she is known for her 
continued willingness to learn the newest hairstyles, which ensured her 
long-standing business success over the years. When Rose isn't working, 
she has always been known for finding ways to give back to the 
community, and that is something that may be just as memorable as her 
beauty shop.
   When people are asked to describe Rose, one of the first things they 
say is that she is a genuinely great person. During Rose's recent 
birthday celebration, one of her grandchildren asked her what she 
attributed her long and full life to. Rose's answer was, ``hard work.'' 
So today on behalf of the people of Bedford County I would like to 
thank and recognize Rose for her hard work and role in the community.

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