[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 130 (Thursday, July 23, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E670]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING MADELYN MARIE ``MIDGE'' PANOZZO SEYMOUR'S 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2020

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Madelyn Marie 
``Midge'' Panozzo Seymour on the special occasion of her 90th birthday. 
Midge has dedicated her life to her beloved family and the betterment 
of her community.
  Midge was born into a large Italian family in the Roseland District 
of Chicago's South Side. From a young age, Midge learned the importance 
of political and social advocacy, in part from her father, Anthony 
Panozzo, a local ward boss. This would go on to shape the direction of 
her life.
  While attending Stephens College, Midge met the love of her life, 
Dennis Seymour at a party in St. Louis, Missouri. Soon after, they 
married and would become the proud parents of six children. Their 
loving marriage and partnership are an example for many today. After 66 
years of marriage, they continue to lead a life of love and happiness 
in Escondido, California.
  Madelyn's greatest joy in life are her children. Her loving and 
nurturing ways not only impacted her own children, but every child that 
entered her life. Her children proudly say that to call Midge ``the 
best mother ever'' would be an understatement. Every child that entered 
Midge's life was shown the same attentiveness, as if they were one of 
her own. She would be a mother figure to her children's friends and 
make sure they were well taken care of. Not only did Midge help young 
children in different capacities, but she committed her life to 
promoting literacy. She would mentor young people on reading, and 
supported victims/survivor' services across the nation. For the past 50 
years, Dennis and Midge have donated to important causes that benefit 
children.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of 
Representatives to join me in celebrating Madelyn Marie ``Midge'' 
Panozzo Seymour's 90th birthday. I wish Midge, her husband Dennis and 
their family continued health and happiness.

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