[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E141]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF SOPHIE YAZZIE

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                          HON. TOM O'HALLERAN

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 6, 2020

  Mr. O'HALLERAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
legacy of Sophie Yazzie, Arizona's longest living veteran.
  She passed away last weekend at the age of 105.
  A member of the Navajo Nation, Sophie was born in Canyon De Chelly, 
Arizona.
  At age 28, she enlisted in the Women's Army Air Corps, and served 
until she was honorably discharged.
  Known for her kindness and compassion, Sophie lived a full life 
following her service to our country, working at Wingate Boarding 
School.
  She is survived by her four children, five grandchildren, and five 
great-grandchildren.
  Arizona and the Navajo Nation have lost an incredible community 
member and role model to many.
  Pat and I are keeping Sophie's family and friends, and the entire 
Navajo Nation community in our prayers as we mourn her passing,

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