[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 977]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                PAYING TRIBUTE TO MRS. ANNE B. RAWLINGS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today with a heavy heart 
to pay tribute to the life of a remarkable woman from North Egremont, 
Massachusetts. Mrs. Anne Rawlings recently passed away at the age of 
eighty-one. She was a beloved figure and as her family and friends 
mourn her loss, I think it is appropriate that we take the time to 
recognize her many contributions here today.
  Throughout her accomplished life, Anne was a patriot, mother, and 
wife. She joined the Army, where she served with the Women's Air Force 
Service Pilots, and helped to train fellow aviators in aerial gunnery. 
She was also a mother and was able to remain at home to help raise two 
children and take care of various family pets. Anne also enjoyed other 
activities such as reading, sewing, and picture puzzles and was an 
active member of St. James Episcopal Church in Great Barrington, 
Massachusetts.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before this body of Congress and 
this nation to pay tribute to the life of Anne Rawlings. Anne was a 
true patriot, loving mother and wife who certainly had an impact on all 
who were fortunate to know her. I am honored to pay tribute for such a 
wonderful life and my heart goes out to her loved ones during this 
difficult time of bereavement.

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