[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E115]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                RECOGNIZING HELEN BUYCE'S 104TH BIRTHDAY

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                       HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 6, 2024

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Helen Buyce, 
a remarkable constituent from my district celebrating her 104th 
birthday. Helen was born February 2, 1920, in Wells, New York, but now 
resides in Newtown, Pennsylvania to be closer to family.
  Helen Dampier graduated from Wells Central School in 1938. She first 
started working as a housekeeper and then moved on to a job at General 
Electric during World War II working alongside Rosie the Riveter. 
During this time, she began to date Roy Buyce, who joined the United 
States Army while Helen waited patiently for her true love to return. 
On February 26, 1946, they finally were married and made their home in 
Wells, New York, where she lived until moving to Bucks County. While 
living in Wells, Helen worked for the United States Postal Service.
  Helen and Roy spent many of their winters in Florida. She and Roy had 
their own vegetable garden, and she was well known for the pickles she 
made. Helen lost Roy in 1998 but stayed in Wells until she was 99. She 
kept active in the Wells community and enjoyed baking and cooking, 
especially for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She spent her 
time relaxing by reading her favorite novels. Helen's nightly ritual 
included watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, reading the newspaper, 
and doing crossword puzzles.
  Since Helen first arrived at Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation Center, 
she has never missed a BINGO game. She loves getting her hair done 
weekly and never misses an appointment. She comes to all entertainment 
and makes sure to sit upfront. Helen relishes conversation with staff 
and always leaves you smiling.
  Helen could not be prouder of her growing family in Bucks County, PA. 
Joan, her only child and her son-in-law, Jim, live in Yardley, PA. Her 
two granddaughters, Jenny, and Katie, having families of their own, 
live only short distances away. Helen is well known to be a wonderful 
mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. She is 
affectionately known as ``Granny'' to 5 great-grandchildren.
  To Helen, family is everything. Her daughter Joan calls her every 
evening and comes to see her regularly. On special occasions, Joan will 
help her FaceTime other members of the family so she can enjoy and 
participate in life celebrations.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues in the U.S. House of 
Representatives to please join me in extending our heartfelt 
congratulations, sincere well-wishes, and all of God's Blessings to 
Helen Buyce on the celebration of her 104th Birthday.

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