[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 61 (Monday, April 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E472]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CELEBRATING LUCILLE POWELL ON HER 99TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 16, 2018

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lucille Powell, a 
great Hoosier who is celebrating her 99th birthday.
  Lucille O. Powell was born on April 15, 1919, in Bourbon, Indiana. In 
June of 1938, she married her late husband Dell I. Powell, who passed 
away in 2006. For 68 wonderful years, they raised their family and 
built a beautiful life together. With six children, 19 grandchildren, 
54 great-grandchildren, and 29 great-great-grandchildren, Lucille's 
world is full of joy, laughter, and countless reasons to celebrate.
  Dell heroically served our country in the Army in Germany during 
WWII, and Lucille supported her family, tirelessly caring for their 
three children. Lucille and Dell were a part of the Greatest Generation 
of Americans whose efforts to defend our freedom through determination, 
hard work, and resolve led to immense success and prosperity for our 
country.
  Lucille and her husband continued to embody the American Dream, 
working side by side, running a small business in Mishawaka. Their 
business undoubtedly helped fuel the local economy and provide secure 
jobs to hardworking Hoosiers. Their commitment to our community helped 
drive Indiana's economy forward and exemplified the strong economic 
climate in which Hoosiers are able to start and grow businesses.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Indiana's 2nd District, I want to thank 
Lucille for all she has done to make Mishawaka a wonderful place to 
live, work, and raise a family. Lucille stands out not only because of 
her hardworking Hoosier spirit, but also because of her devotion to her 
family, friends, and neighbors.
  Many have benefitted from her kind and caring nature, her endless 
encouragement, and her unconditional love. I ask my colleagues to join 
me in extending Lucille our congratulations and best wishes.
  Happy 99th Birthday, Lucille.

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