[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 163 (Wednesday, October 11, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1361]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





      IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF THELMA G. GOLDSTEIN

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 11, 2017

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Thelma G. 
Goldstein, a resident of Falmouth, Massachusetts, who would have turned 
100 years young on October 12th.
  Thelma was born in Manhattan. Her family persevered through the Great 
Depression supported by her father's ice cream factory. President 
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's government interventions during that period 
served as an inspiration that led her to discovering a passion for 
public service. Her other great passion was her family and no matter 
how busy she got, she always made time for family and she raised four 
children with her husband, a career military doctor.
  Thelma was a devoted Democrat since she cast her first ballot in 
1940. Her belief in community engagement followed her through life and 
led her to becoming the co-chairman of the Falmouth Democratic Town 
Committee.
  A local legend in Falmouth, Thelma is remembered for her tireless 
efforts to improve the Democratic Party and as a strong advocate for 
women in politics. In her nineties, she was organizing trips to New 
Hampshire to campaign for Hillary Clinton and led local efforts to make 
phone calls, knock on doors, and hold signs. Unfortunately Thelma 
passed away on June 9, 2016. She had attended a Democratic Convention 
just one week earlier. Her commitment to public service continues with 
the Thelma Goldstein Award for Civic Involvement and with the legacy 
she left behind in our community.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of Thelma G. Goldstein on 
this occasion of her 100th birthday. I ask that my colleagues join me 
in recognizing her many years of dedication to the community.

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