[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 160 (Thursday, September 27, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H9139]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MS. LAURA WOOTEN

  (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Laura Wooten for 
her dedication and service to America's voters.
  Ms. Wooten has been a poll worker in New Jersey for 79 consecutive 
years. She has dedicated her life to helping people vote, regardless of 
their party or position.
  Ms. Wooten is the longest serving poll worker in New Jersey. She is 
likely the longest serving poll worker in our Nation. In fact, she has 
helped administer elections through the administration of 14 
Presidents, from Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Donald J. Trump.
  Ms. Wooten is 97 years old, and she will once again perform her 
duties as a poll worker in New Jersey in November with her 
characteristic pride, grace, and smile.
  Ms. Wooten is a role model for all people and a reminder that every 
vote counts. And, as she likes to say, voting is important.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Ms. Laura 
Wooten by reminding all Americans, regardless of party or position, to 
just vote.

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