[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 121 (Thursday, July 25, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4933]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CELEBRATING JUANITA MORGAN'S 101ST BIRTHDAY
(Mr. MOONEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. MOONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Juanita Morgan who
celebrated her 101st birthday in Randolph County, West Virginia, on
June 1, 2024.
Juanita represents a distinguished group of women, widely known as
``Rosie the Riveters,'' who helped fill the gaps in the industrial
labor force in factories and shipyards when our brave soldiers left for
World War II. They were known by the slogan, ``We Can Do It'' as you
can see from the three ladies standing behind her in this picture.
She served at the Glenn L. Martin aircraft factory in Baltimore,
riveting B-29 airplanes. The B-29 airplane would play a pivotal role in
our victory in the war.
Juanita and all the Rosie the Riveters are inspiring individuals who
demonstrate their patriotism of their generation as we came together to
fight the forces of fascism in Europe and the Pacific.
Randolph County is hosting a special event on August 10 to honor all
of the West Virginia Rosie the Riveters and their families.
I congratulate Juanita on a life well lived as she celebrates her
101st birthday and wish her continued good health.
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