[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 125 (Thursday, July 20, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E703]
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     HONORING FRANCES METCALF ON THE OCCASION OF HER 99TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. LISA C. McCLAIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 20, 2023

  Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Frances Metcalf, 
who will be celebrating the milestone of her 99th birthday tomorrow. It 
is a distinct honor to pay tribute to Frances, who like many other 
women made substantial contributions to the war effort during World War 
II.
  IN 1943, Frances worked tirelessly to earn a job at one of the 
General Motors plants in East Cleveland, Ohio. There, she assisted in 
manufacturing air duct assemblies for over 75 Boeing B-29 Superfortress 
aircrafts which were crucial to U.S. military operations for over 20 
years. She worked there until she was old enough to serve in women's 
branch of the United States Naval Reserve.
  In 1944, the recruitment age for all female volunteers was 20 years 
old. That same year, Frances turned 20--and shortly thereafter, she 
enlisted to serve as a naval nurse in Brooklyn, New York. Many `Rosie 
the Riveters' followed the same route in service to the homefront, and 
ultimately, were integral to U.S. victory.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and 
honoring Frances Metcalf on her 99th birthday. I am beyond proud to 
serve her in Congress and to have her in our community. The crucial 
contributions of her and many other women should never be forgotten in 
our community.

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