[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 140 (Friday, August 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1087]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      ADRIAN MEYERS 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 30, 2019

  Mr. LONG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the fabulous life 
of Adrian Meyers, who turned 100 on April 4 this year.
  Adrian was born and raised in Kenton, Tennessee, graduating from high 
school there in 1937. She went on to attend the University of 
Tennessee-Martin for two years before transferring to Murray State 
University where she graduated with a bachelor's of science in 
chemistry.
  Not long after graduating, Adrian accepted a fellowship at the 
University of Kentucky where she received her master's degree in 
mathematics while serving as a graduate assistant. After earning her 
degree, she returned to Kenton to take care of her father. However, she 
continued her teaching career, eventually becoming an associate 
professor of mathematics at Illinois State University, where she taught 
for 18 years.
  One of the many highlights of Adrian's long career was attending the 
National Science Foundation Institute in San Jose, California. It also 
happened to be the place she met her future husband, Dr. W.H. Meyers.
  After a long career in education, Adrian and her husband decided to 
use retirement to travel. They went to various locations all across the 
U.S. and Europe. This is a woman who has always stayed very informed in 
current events, listening to several commentators daily. Her husband 
passed away a few years ago, sadly, and she has since relocated to 
Springfield, Missouri, to be near family.
  Madam Speaker, it is evident that Adrian Meyers has lived a beautiful 
life. She spent her entire professional career graciously serving as a 
public-school teacher, which is beyond laudable. America owes her a 
debt of gratitude for her many years of service, and I am honored to 
rise today, recognizing this extraordinary life.

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