[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 141 (Friday, September 1, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E806]
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                         RECOGNIZING LEONA YOST

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 1, 2023

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th 
birthday of Leona Yost, an incredible mother, grandmother, great-
grandmother, and Wisconsinite from Oconto.
  Leona Yost was born on July 28, 1923. She was the daughter of Herbert 
and Mary Whiting, and she grew up on their family farm. Leona graduated 
from Lena High School in the year 1941 and after her graduation, she 
worked at the egg factory in Oconto and later the Grant Store in Green 
Bay.
  In 1943, Leona married George Yost and they proceeded to work 
together on the George's family farm in Lena. Leona and George welcomed 
five beautiful children who went on to bless them with seven 
grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. Leona is noted for having an 
amazing memory and a deep interest in coin collecting and coin 
history--she loves to share these passions with her grandchildren and 
great grandchildren. Potentially of most importance, she is known 
throughout Oconto for her delicious potato salad.
  Leona has always been an active member of the community. She was an 
Oconto County 4-H leader for 37 years working for the Meadow Brook 4-H 
club. She also worked for several years for the town of Stiles as an 
election poll worker. Leona is a truly selfless woman who has worked 
hard her entire life to give back to others. She has lived an 
incredible life and has now reached a very rare milestone.
  I would like to ask all my colleagues to join me in wishing Leona 
Yost happy 100th birthday.

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