[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 36]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THEODORE A. DANGELMAIER OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 15, 2008

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Theodore A. Dangelmaier of Pasco County, FL. Theodore will do 
something later this month that all of us strive to do, but that very 
few of us will ever accomplish, celebrate his 100th birthday.
  Born January 25, 1908 in Rochester, NY, Theodore attended Rochester 
High School and later served as a technical sergeant in World War II. 
Following his military service, he went on to work at the Washington 
Post newspaper in the production department. Theodore eventually left 
the Washington Post and accepted a new position working for the Gannett 
Newspaper Company where he worked until his retirement in 1969. Some of 
his happiest times were taking sabbaticals from the newspaper during 
the summer months to operate a resort hotel in Canada with his wife for 
8 years.
  Married to his first wife in 1929, Theodore was blessed with three 
children. In 1996, he married his second wife, Edna, and the two have 
been happily married for the past 11 years. When asked to recount the 
proudest moment in his life, Theodore said it was when his son was made 
executive vice president of a bank holding company. A truly caring 
individual, Theodore has been blessed over the years with a loving and 
caring family and says that what gives him the most pleasure today is 
helping friends and family.
  While Theodore has lived a long and enjoyable life, one thing he 
would change in his life if he could do it over would be to travel 
more. Ever since he retired to Florida in 1969, he has enjoyed the 
friendly and helpful people of Hernando County and knew it was a good 
fit. He also likes the area because it is quiet and restful. As someone 
who has lived a full century, Theodore wanted to pass along his best 
advice for young people today. He says they should ``enjoy a clean life 
while young, be kind and helpful to others.''
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me in honoring Theodore A. 
Dangelmaier for reaching his 100th birthday. I hope we all have the 
good fortune to live as long as him.

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