[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16463]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



             HONORING THE 104TH BIRTHDAY OF CLARA FERGUSON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 5, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is a rare opportunity that I have the 
chance to pay tribute to such a special occasion. It is at this time 
that I would like to honor Clara Ferguson who was born on August 12, 
1897, has lived through three centuries. Clara has spent her entire 
life in Colorado and it is my pleasure to wish her a happy 104th 
birthday, which she celebrated last month.
  Clara Ferguson has served our nation throughout her life both as a 
nurse and a teacher. Clara is a role model for others who have 
dedicated their life to public service. She has aided many who have 
been ill, even to the point of rolling bandages for American soldiers 
involved in World War I. Clara also spent the majority of her career 
working as a teacher at numerous schools across Colorado.
  Although Clara was widowed quite sometime ago, she has taken on a 
motherly role in the lives of many of Colorado's youth both as a 
caregiver and as a teacher offering guidance to her students. Clara is 
a proud aunt who has a number of nephews and nieces that look up to her 
for guidance and advice.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to pay tribute to Clara for her many 
contributions to the State of Colorado and it is with great pleasure 
that I offer her my warmest regard and wish her a happy 104th.

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