[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E119]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING MARIAN MacFARLAND'S 100TH 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 Marian 
MacFarland, a remarkable constituent from my district who is about to 
celebrate her 100th birthday. Marian was born on February 13, 1924, in 
Eldred, Pennsylvania, moved to Feasterville, and now resides in 
Newtown, Bucks County.
  Marian Edgar graduated from Eldred High School, in Eldred, PA. She 
moved to Philadelphia, PA working at a Munitions Plant where she met 
John Russell MacFarland. Russ worked at the Naval Yard as the Chief 
Petty Officer in charge of repairs and re-outfitting the Naval ships. 
Marian and Russ were married on January 17, 1948, after he came home 
from World War II.
  Marian and Russ moved to the suburbs in 1952, building their dream 
home together in Feasterville, PA. Marian worked for Strawbridge's 
department store in Philadelphia before starting a family. She and Russ 
are blessed with two sons, John and David, and one daughter, Jean 
Marie. She also has six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. 
She is immensely proud of the many family ``get togethers'' at her home 
where the main course was always chips and dip served with tuna 
hoagies.
  Marian made her move to Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation Center with 
ease, making new friends as she shared her joys of life. She still 
enjoys gardening, working in the yard, trimming her plants, and 
attending to her flowers daily. Marian loves dancing, and she insists 
that it is what kept her in such great shape all these years. She loves 
her pet therapy visits and a nighttime snack with her roommate. 
Everyone who knows Marian would agree that her sweet tooth is her top 
priority.
  Marian has an enthusiastic sense of humor and imagination. She loves 
to reminisce with her daughter Jean and son-in law, Bill about life's 
great memories, while her son David always comes for nightly visits. 
Marian has created lasting memories that affect every person she has 
encountered thus far in her life, and it is my fervent hope that she 
continues her positive impact on our community, district, and country.
  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 
Marian MacFarland on the celebration of her 100th Birthday.

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