[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 12 (Friday, January 16, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E50]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CELEBRATING CELESTE MADDEN'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 16, 2026

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Celeste Madden as 
she celebrates her 100th birthday.
  The daughter of Vincenzo and Elena Cicora, Celeste was raised in 
Brockton, Massachusetts, alongside her siblings Anthony and Anne. After 
graduating from Brockton High School in 1944, Celeste worked in a dress 
shop and as a teacher's aide, and a few years later married Timothy 
Madden. Together, they raised their four daughters, Elena, Marie, 
Teresa, and Cathy, and retired to Falmouth in 1986. Over the years, 
Celeste enjoyed gardening, doing yardwork, and travelling the country 
with her husband in their camper.
  Today, Celeste enjoys doing crossword puzzles, reading, watching 
historical programs, for which she is grateful for the closed 
captioning on her tv, and spending time with her 9 grandchildren and 11 
great-grandchildren. On January 17, 2026. Celeste will celebrate her 
100th birthday.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Celeste Madden, and I ask that my 
colleagues join me in celebrating a century well lived and wishing 
Celeste many more years of health and happiness.

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