[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 166 (Wednesday, October 8, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E941]
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CONGRATULATING GERALDINE ``BUBBY'' LITVIN SHAFFER ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. MORGAN McGARVEY

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday October 8, 2025

  Mr. McGARVEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
extraordinary life and centennial milestone of Geraldine ``Bubby'' 
Litvin Shaffer, who celebrates her 100th birthday on October 28, 2025.
  Born in 1925, Geraldine has lived a life centered on faith, service, 
and love for her family. Together with her beloved husband, Louis 
Shlomo Leib Litvin, she raised five children, and today, she is the 
proud grandmother to over 100 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, 
including Jewish leaders in America, Cyprus, and Israel.
  Geraldine's devotion to her family is equaled only by her commitment 
to her community. In Boston, she distinguished herself as both an 
entrepreneur and education activist. While running a shoe store, she 
also headed the board of a Jewish school, working tirelessly for its 
success. In recent years, she has made her home in Kentucky, where she 
became a matriarch for her entire community. Known for her kindness and 
generosity, she volunteers her time and reaches out to all with warmth 
and care. She is a dedicated student of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi 
Menachem Mendel Schneerson, and is a devout Jew and incredibly proud 
American.
  Mr. Speaker, Geraldine ``Bubby'' Litvin Shaffer's century of life 
stands as a remarkable testament to her resilience, faith, and love for 
others. I ask my esteemed colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to please join me in celebrating her 100th birthday and 
wishing her continued joy surrounded by family and community.

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