[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 12, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5948]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE LIFE OF JEANNE WOOD

  (Mrs. KIM of California asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. KIM of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
of the late Jeanne Wood, who reached age 100, in our Chino Hills 
community.
  Jeanne dedicated herself to serving others. During World War II, she 
enlisted as a second lieutenant Army nurse and was quickly promoted to 
first lieutenant. She worked 18 to 24 hours per shift, with bombings 
and air raids around her, to care for injured and starving 
servicemembers.
  After the war, Jeanne continued her career as a registered nurse and 
became the only female commander in the history of American Legion Post 
299 in Chino.
  I am so glad Jeanne was able to celebrate her 100th birthday in Chino 
Hills with her family and friends before she passed. My heart is with 
her loved ones as we mourn this loss and celebrate a life well lived.

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