[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19734]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   IN REMEMBRANCE OF ROSALIE S. OBARA

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2005

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect, admiration and 
much sorrow that I rise today to remember the life of Rosalie S. Obara. 
Rosalie was elected to the office of New Castle County Clerk of the 
Peace for a record seven terms, serving from 1969 to 1996. She loved 
life and took great pleasure in giving back to the community that 
brought her so much happiness. She was also indispensable to my own 
career, lending a helping hand in many elections.
  In the 1930's, Rosalie moved to Delaware, where she would raise four 
kids with her husband Frank J. Obara, a former City Council President. 
During her seven terms as Clerk of the Peace, she would perform over 
15,400 marriages.
  In addition to her professional success, Rosalie left an indelible 
mark on her community. She was the co-founder and one-time president of 
the Americans of Polish Descent Cultural Society, as well as an officer 
with the Council of Polish Societies and Clubs of Delaware. Rosalie was 
also very active in her church, St. Hedwig, and served the Republican 
Party as a member of the State Committee and the New Castle County 
Republican Women's Club.
  During her lifetime, Rosalie was the recipient of numerous honors, 
including the Order of the First State, the highest honor given by the 
State of Delaware. During the Eisenhower administration, she joined 
Mamie Eisenhower for tea in the White House. Rosalie will be remembered 
for her class and dignity.
  In closing Mr. Speaker, I would like to point to a 1996 quote from 
Rosalie that sums up her American Dream story, ``I'm the daughter of 
immigrants. I survived the Depression. I had a limited education, but I 
made something of myself . . . I am glad I was able to help others.'' 
Rosalie Obara can rest in peace knowing that she was always able to 
help others with grace and elegance.

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