[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E158]
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             IN RECOGNITION OF RUDENE McCOY'S 92ND BIRTHDAY

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2021

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I ask for the House's attention 
to recognize Mrs. Rudene McCoy. Mrs. McCoy turned 92 on December 21, 
2020.
  Rudene was born in Chambers County, the daughter of L. L. and Ruby 
Aaron. She was raised in Lanett and is a graduate of Lanett High 
School. Rudene earned her B.S. degree in nursing from the University of 
Georgia.
  Rudene had a tremendous career as a registered nurse in the area of 
cardiology. She was mentored by renowned cardiologist, Dr. Robert 
Copeland, and served as his chief cardiac nurse for over 30 years. 
Based on her outstanding patient care, she was named Chambers County 
Nurse of the Year and received numerous accolades from the Georgia 
Heart Clinic.
  In addition to her profession, Rudene was devout in her support of 
her family, church and the City of Lanett. She is a life-long member of 
the United Methodist Church of Lanett where she taught Sunday School, 
served on Administrative Board and was named Woman of the Year. Rudene 
also co-chaired the Centennial Committee that planned and prepared 
Lanett's 100-year celebration in 1995.
  Rudene has been known as First Lady and First Mother of the City of 
Lanett. Her husband, Pete, was a longtime Councilman and Mayor for the 
City. Her son Kyle is the current Mayor of Lanett; her daughter Valerie 
is a registered nurse like Rudene; and her son Skip is the County 
Attorney for Chambers County.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Rudene for her service 
to the people of Lanett and Chambers County and join me in wishing her 
a very happy 92nd birthday.

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