[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 186 (Friday, October 22, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1135]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING CHARLOTTE WINKKY IN CELEBRATION OF HER EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 22, 2021

  Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Charlotte Winkky in 
celebration of her eightieth birthday.
  Charlotte, daughter of Max and Gertrud Sommerfeld, was born on 
October 24, 1941 in Hamburg, Germany and came to the United States with 
her parents in 1949 as a ``displaced person''. Charlotte's father was a 
Holocaust survivor, and the family was given the opportunity to start a 
new life in America. Charlotte and her family arrived in Boston, 
Massachusetts in August of 1949 and then relocated to Newburgh, New 
York.
  Charlotte graduated from Newburg Free Academy and received a Bachelor 
of Science Degree from New York State College at Cortland where she met 
her husband, Bill Winkky. Charlotte went on to earn her Master of 
Science Degree from Elmira College and thereafter, in 1960, Charlotte 
became a proud Naturalized Citizen.
  On June 23, 1963, Charlotte and Bill were married in New Windsor, New 
York and have spent fifty-eight joyful years together. Bill and 
Charlotte have a son and daughter who have gifted them with six 
wonderful grandchildren.
  Charlotte taught school for thirty-two years in Horseheads, New York 
and is active in numerous organizations including as a charter and 
sustaining member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. She 
was a Chemung County Election Inspector for fourteen years and 
volunteers for the Cancer Society and local nature center. She is also 
a member of B'nai B'rith International and League of Women Voters.
  In her eighty years of life, Charlotte has been a teacher, a friend, 
a volunteer, a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother who 
is deserving of recognition.
  It has been my utmost pleasure to personally know Charlotte for 
decades and to see her dedication to her community, but even more 
importantly, the love and dedication she has for her family and 
friends.
  Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Body pause in its 
deliberations and join me to honor Charlotte Winkky on her eightieth 
birthday.

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