[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 203 (Monday, December 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1198]
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                           MRS. BETTY ALFORD

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 11, 2023

  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I'm honored and humbled to recognize Mrs. 
Betty Alford on the auspicious occasion of her 100th Birthday on 
January 12, 2024.
  Mrs. Alford grew up in Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania, growing up through 
some of the most triumphant and trying times of our Nation. In 1957, 
she married her husband, William, with whom she shared 43 wonderful 
years until his passing in 2001. Betty and William have three 
children--Brent, Brian, and Kathleen--two wonderful daughters-in-law, 
four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
  Throughout her life, Betty has been known for her generosity and 
kindness. She volunteered at Health South physical therapy clinic, and 
the Helen Kraus Animal Foundation well into her 90s--and is the epitome 
of the phrase ``age is just a number.'' She's also worked at Nationwide 
Insurance, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and served countless students at the 
cafeteria of Hillside Elementary School.
  Betty's selfless activity, huge heart, outstanding work ethic, and 
tireless service to others mark her as the shining example of community 
service and truly making a difference in the lives of others in myriad 
ways.
  Mr. Speaker, I'm privileged to recognize Mrs. Betty Alford on the 
blessed occasion of her 100th Birthday. She is the standard by which we 
all should be judged, and on behalf of the 10th Congressional District, 
I wish her continued God's blessings.

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