[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 188 (Tuesday, October 26, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H5883]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE LIFE OF DORIS WILZ

  (Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a 
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, small business owner, and a 
dear friend to many in my hometown of Ottumwa.
  On October 20, Doris Wilz passed away at the age of 93. Born and 
raised in Ottumwa, Doris was known by many as being the one who always 
went above and beyond for the betterment of the community. As a young 
widow, Doris met Karl Wilz, a small business owner and also recently 
widowed with four small children, the youngest of which was around 
three. They got married, and Doris went forward to help him conduct two 
small businesses in two towns 30 miles apart.
  Whether it was through serving customers at one of the family's small 
businesses or volunteering at Ottumwa Regional Health Center, 
comforting patients and making cookies for the families at McCreery 
Cancer Center, Doris always loved to put a smile on the face of others.
  But when asked what her greatest passion in life was, Doris would say 
her four children, 12 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
  Doris' gentle smile, melodious laugh, and encouragement meant so much 
to so many and drew people to her, including myself, and I am honored 
she considered me a friend.
  Madam Speaker, I thank Doris for contributing to our community, and I 
will keep her, her family, and her loved ones in my prayers.

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