[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 186 (Thursday, November 9, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REST IN PEACE, AVA FORRESTER

  (Mrs. BICE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. BICE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to say good-
bye to Ava Forrester, one of the last World War II Rosie the Riveters. 
Ava worked on the left wing of the C-47 cargo transport aircraft in 
Oklahoma City.
  I had the tremendous honor of meeting Ava on her 105th birthday this 
last April. She was optimistic about life, willing to try anything, and 
funny, too.
  It is imperative that we remember the legacies of women like Ava, who 
stepped up to serve her country in a time of need. Their work allowed 
the American war effort to be successful and powered an unprecedented 
age of American ingenuity.
  It seems only fitting that as we approach Veterans Day, I have the 
blessing to recognize Mrs. Forrester. Rest in peace, Ava.

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