[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 126 (Wednesday, July 26, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1053]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      VALERIA ALU'S 101ST BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. PAUL MITCHELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 26, 2017

  Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give special recognition 
to one of Michigan's oldest residents who will celebrate her 101st 
birthday on August 9th. Ms. Alu was born in 1916 and lived in the 
Detroit area for over 60 years, witnessing first-hand the incredible 
changes of the city before moving into Michigan's 10th District. Val, 
as she likes to be called, spent her life serving others by teaching 
immigrants the path to gain U.S. citizenship. Val also enjoys reading 
and has fond memories baking cookies with her daughter every day.
   I would like to congratulate Ms. Valeria Alu on this amazing 
milestone, and thank her for countless years of service. I wish this 
centenarian a very healthy and happy birthday.

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