[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18210]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         TRIBUTE TO MAXINE FREEMYER--THE PERFECT OLDER AMERICAN

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                        HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 26, 2005

  Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Maxine Freemyer. 
Maxine Freemyer is the perfect example of a successful older American. 
At 93 years young, she refuses to allow her advancing age, failing 
eyesight or other health problems get her down. She makes every day 
count.
  As a long-standing volunteer at the Bent County HealthCare Center, 
she has dedicated the past 25 years to helping the elderly. Some of the 
duties she has willingly performed include serving snacks each day, 
communicating with family and friends on their behalf, and just 
spending time listening to the residents reminisce about the past.
  She has received several prestigious awards for her volunteerism, 
including Colorado Volunteer of the Year and the Colorado Cares award, 
presented by Governor Bill Owens. Serving others is her passion, which 
helps keep her active and spry.
  Maxine Freemyer's gardening abilities are second to none. Her hard 
work and special skill in tending to her flowers are showcased in a 
dazzling display of color from early spring until late fall. Her 
magnificent garden is a gift to her neighbors and community.
  Caring, compassionate, hard working and dedicated are all words that 
describe Maxine. Her zest for life is inspiring to young and old alike. 
I am proud to represent such an individual in the U.S. Congress.

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