[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 11, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING ``SISTER'' RUTH (VANHOOSE) WEINKAUF'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2019

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Sister Ruth 
(Vanhoose) Weinkauf on celebrating her 100th birthday.
  Sister Ruth was born September 19, 1919 and was raised in Southern 
Illinois. She lived in Winkle and Cambria before relocating to East St. 
Louis. There she married the love of her life, Loyal Weinkauf. Together 
they were blessed with one daughter, Sherry.
  Ruth and her sister Margaret became the first women to host a 30-
minute radio talk show in Southern Illinois titled ``Moments of 
Comfort''. Additionally, at the young age of 24, Ruth and Margaret 
founded the Glad Tidings Church of St. Claire County, Illinois. Their 
legacy lives on 75 years later in Life Church, which has recently 
relocated to Swansea, Illinois.
  Madam Speaker, I congratulate Ruth on her long and successful career 
of preaching, ministering, and teaching. Ruth continues to be an 
inspiration to all of us and she is deeply loved by many. I wish her 
and her family continued health and happiness.

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