[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 1, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E599]
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                        IN MEMORY OF ANN VARNUM

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                            HON. MARTHA ROBY

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 1, 2020

  Mrs. ROBY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the honorable 
life and work of a beloved Alabamian, Mrs. Ann Varnum. Mrs. Varnum 
passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, after a full life of 80 years. 
A Dothan native, local media personality, and friend to many, Mrs. 
Varnum will be dearly missed.
  Ann Varnum was born in Dothan on January 15, 1940, to the late 
Elizabeth and J.P. Jones. Mrs. Varnum attended and graduated from 
Huntington College and Auburn University with a degree in English. 
Following graduation, she began a career in teaching before getting her 
big break at Dothan's WTVY television station.
  Mrs. Varnum devoted nearly 50 years to WTVY, working her way into the 
hearts of Alabamians through her dedication to the community, charming 
personality, and devotion to God. She is best remembered for hosting 
the station's morning show, beginning in 1974 until the late 1990s.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of 
Mrs. Ann Varnum. Her life was one of service, grace, and love for her 
family and community. She will be greatly missed by all whom she 
encountered, and her remarkable legacy will be remembered for years to 
come.

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