[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 193 (Thursday, December 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1606]
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                          LAVERN NORRIS GAYNOR

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                          HON. FRANCIS ROONEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 6, 2018

  Mr. FRANCIS ROONEY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish 
Lavern Norris Gaynor a Happy 95th Birthday and to honor her for a 
lifetime of community service.
  Mrs. Gaynor has dedicated her life to improving the well-being of her 
fellow citizens. The daughter of prominent Naples philanthropist Lester 
Norris, she learned the value of giving back in her youth and has 
carried on her family legacy.
  Mrs. Gaynor has impacted the entire Naples community with her work, 
but she most cherishes the work she does for children in promoting 
early learning. She has been recognized as the Naples Daily News 
Citizen of the Year, Outstanding Philanthropist in 2015, and has twice 
been named the YMCA's Preeminent Pioneer, yet those closest to her say 
Mrs. Gaynor is humble and unassuming. Her work will impact our 
community for generations to come.
  I thank Lavern for her service to the Naples community and wish her a 
Happy Birthday.

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