[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 16740-16741]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO THELMA BERTIE

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                          HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2007

  Mr. CROWLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to one of my 
constituents, Ms. Thelma Bertie of the Bronx, NY, and to recognize her 
on the celebration of her ninetieth birthday. Ms. Bertie is an 87-year 
resident of New York and has exhibited steadfast commitment to American 
ideals by faithfully voting in every local and national election since 
reaching voting age. I commend her on this great dedication to her 
civic duty and I wish her a joyous day with many more happy moments 
ahead beside her loved ones.
  Ms. Bertie has asserted herself as an active and conscientious 
citizen and has earned appreciation for her contributions to the 
community, Her life and accomplishments are true inspirations to the 
lives of all those she touches and I am honored that my district is 
called home by such an outstanding citizen. Ms. Bertie truly 
understands the value of being not only a New Yorker but an American as 
well and the entire Bronx community is privileged to count her among 
its residents.

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  Madam Speaker, I join to congratulate Ms. Bertie on this birthday 
milestone and I wish her good health and fortune in the future.

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