[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 14, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E312-E313]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING MARCY KAPTUR AS LONGEST SERVING WOMAN IN CONGRESS

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                           HON. JOYCE BEATTY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 14, 2018

  Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, as people across America celebrate Women's 
History Month and honor our nation's many sheroes, I rise today to 
recognize a modern-day shero, my colleague, fellow Ohioan, and good 
friend Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur.
  This Sunday, March 18, 2018, Congresswoman Kaptur will become the 
longest-serving woman in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving 
incredibly for 35 years, 2 months, 15 days and counting.

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  I have had the privilege of knowing Marcy for more than two decades, 
as well as the honor of serving in the House alongside her for the last 
six years, and I cannot think of a more determined, driven, and 
dedicated public servant than she.
  Throughout her entire decades-long service to the people of Ohio's 
Ninth Congressional District, Congresswoman Kaptur has been a steadfast 
champion for our great automotive and manufacturing industries, the 
American worker and their families, and the brave men and women in the 
Armed Forces. In addition, she has been a tireless advocate for the 
middle class, and in ensuring that everyone has a fair shake to succeed 
and realize the American Dream.
  Of course, I would be remiss to also not mention her unyielding 
commitment to our nation's veterans--highlighted by her tireless work 
and driving force to establish the National World War II Memorial.
  Yes, Congresswoman Kaptur has left an indelible mark on Ohio and this 
nation, and I join all those in Congress and across the country in 
saluting her on this momentous and most historic accomplishment.
  Congratulations, Marcy

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