[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E591]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING JANET WINTER'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 2026

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Janet Winter as 
she celebrates her 100th birthday.
  Born on June 20, 1926, Janet spent her early years in Larchmont, New 
York, and South Chatham, Massachusetts. With a passion for art, Janet 
earned both her bachelor's degree from Smith College and master's 
degree from Ohio State University in art history. It was this talent 
that brought her to General Electric, where she worked in advertising 
and met the love of her life, Robert ``Bob'' Asa Winter. They married 
in 1954 and had two children.
  The family later moved to East Greenwich, Rhode Island, where Janet 
continued her studies at the Rhode Island School of Design, before she 
and Bob moved to Orleans, Massachusetts, 1985. They became active 
volunteers at the Church of the Holy Spirit, where Janet especially 
enjoyed her work with the Sunday school and bell choir. Together, Janet 
and Bob rediscovered their love for travel and took many trips 
overseas.
  A lifelong artist, Janet has excelled in many mediums over the years, 
progressing from Crayolas to oils, watercolors, ink, and colored 
pencils. She found early success in painting watercolor landscapes and 
later in commercial work, creating cards, coloring books, jigsaw 
puzzles, calendars, and novelty items for several greeting card 
companies. Janet has won many awards for her work and has been 
highlighted in several one-woman museum shows. She has also written and 
published three Christmas books for children. Although retired from 
commercial work, Janet continues to create colored pencils 
illustrations for cards and prints, including ``grin and bear it'' 
cards featuring teddy bears with masks during the pandemic.
  On June 20, 2026, Janet will celebrate her 100th birthday surrounded 
by friends and family. Although Bob and her children are no longer with 
us, Janet enjoys spending time with her two grandchildren, extended 
family, and many good friends with whom she is grateful to share her 
``golden years.''
  Mr. Speaker. I am proud to honor Janet Winter, and I ask that my 
colleagues join me in celebrating a century well lived and wishing 
Janet many more years of health and happiness.