[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 24, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E759]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 WISHING WORLD WAR II VETERAN AND COMMUNITY BENEFACTOR OAKLEY FARRIS A 
                          HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. THOMAS MASSIE

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 24, 2024

  Mr. MASSIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate and wish a very happy 
and special 100th birthday to my constituent, Mr. Oakley Farris.
  Mr. Farris grew up near Lexington, Kentucky. After graduating from 
high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and fought 
heroically in World War II. After returning from his tour of duty in 
Europe, Mr. Farris settled in Covington, Kentucky, and began working as 
a salesman, traveling up and down the East Coast.
  It was on a sales trip to Miami that Mr. Farris met his future wife, 
Eva. An immigrant from Havana, Cuba, Eva went on to study at Columbia 
University. She motivated her husband to capitalize on his hard-working 
and entrepreneurial spirit. Together, the Farrises built a successful 
real estate business, and at one point, owned over 40 residential 
buildings.
  Mr. Farris and his late wife made countless investments in our 
community. Many schools, medical establishments, and organizations in 
Northern Kentucky have benefited from Mr. Farris' generosity. Mr Farris 
has said he came into this world with nothing and plans to leave it the 
same way--a true testament to his charitable nature. I am grateful for 
all that Mr. Farris has done for my constituents, and I am honored to 
represent him in Washington.
  Happy Birthday to Oakley. May he have many more years of good health 
and happiness.

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