[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 140 (Friday, August 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1086]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CELEBRATING GOLDIE MAE HAMPTON'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 30, 2019

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Mrs. Goldie Mae 
Hampton as she celebrates her 100th birthday. Mrs. Hampton will join 
the short list of Americans who have earned the status of centenarian 
on September 17, 2019.
  Mrs. Hampton is the daughter of Grover and Florence Pierce. She was 
born and raised in Lincoln County, Missouri along with her three 
siblings, Grover, Otto, and Idell. By the time Mrs. Hampton was only 
16, she had met the love of her life, John Wesley Hampton, and knew she 
wanted to get married right away. In 1935, Goldie Mae Pierce and John, 
who went by Wesley, married and together they had two daughters, Elaine 
and Pamela.
  Over the years, Mrs. Hampton has lived an active and adventurous 
life. She and Wesley loved to travel all across the country in their 
motorhome. Their travels even took them to international destinations, 
including Israel. When she was not exploring, Mrs. Hampton was involved 
in the banking industry and would regularly assist with her eldest 
daughter's Girl Scout troop. Although she spent much of her time 
helping others, Mrs. Hampton still found the time to do some of the 
things she enjoyed most like square dancing, gardening, playing 
pinochle and dominos, crocheting, and ceramics.
  Mrs. Hampton now resides in St. Charles County, Missouri where she 
still enjoys staying active, spending time with her family and dinners 
out on the town. As a remaining member of America's Greatest 
Generation, she considers herself blessed and is grateful to have made 
it to 100. She counts each day as a gift and is determined to continue 
living life to the fullest--an example we all strive to follow.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring Mrs. Goldie Mae Hampton as 
she celebrates her 100th birthday. May she continue to experience good 
health and the love and support by those she cares for the most on this 
momentous occasion.

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