[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 57 (Tuesday, April 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E427]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING HOUSTON'S CENTENARIANS

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 10, 2018

  Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, down in Houston, Texas, you can find 
several remarkable individuals celebrating huge milestones this year. 
Clarewood House Senior Community is home to 11 centenarians. Mr. 
Speaker, centenarians, simply put, are people who live to see over 100 
years of age. Combined between the 11 residents, that totals over 1,000 
years of life. In fact, the Clarewood House is believed to have the 
most people, 100 years and older, living at one address. These 
incredible folks have survived and seen everything, from the Great 
Depression to last year's horrific hurricane.
  These centenarians come from all walks of life. They include a World 
War II veteran, retired teachers, and women who supported their 
families and businesses all throughout their lives.
  Recently, Clarewood House threw a huge celebration in honor of the 
residents who are marking their 100th birthday. It was an opportunity 
to honor their lives and celebrate a milestone not many are able to see 
through. Mr. Speaker, here are the names of the living legends turning 
100 years or older this year at Clarewood House: Margaret Kilty, Helen 
Brown, Byrom Wehner, Charles Omar Logan, Lena Brenner, George McMahan, 
Margaret Shearer, Inez Heggie, Laura ``Wini'' Robertson, Bettye 
Drisdale, and Virginia Harrell.
  It is an honor to recognize these extraordinary Texans today. Whether 
it's just good genes or working out and eating healthy, reaching 100 
years old is a truly remarkable feat. I hope they continue to see many 
more years of life and want to wish each and every one of them a happy 
birthday.
  And that's just the way it is.

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