[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17399]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO IRENE NELSON

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 29, 2008

  Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Irene 
Norman Nelson on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
  Irene Nelson is one of the most extraordinary people I have ever met. 
She has been a longtime and treasured friend to my family and me. She 
is a woman of impeccable class, grace and integrity. She has a love and 
appreciation of life that is inspiring. And she has a wonderful sense 
of humor.
  I cherish my memories of being with Irene at family events, vacations 
and trips to the theater. I enjoy our conversations. I admire her 
commitment to the arts and all things beautiful.
  Madam Speaker, as a U.S. Congressman, I am privileged to meet many 
fascinating and incredible people. Irene, without a doubt, is at the 
top of that list.
  I ask that my colleagues join me in wishing Irene Nelson a happy and 
healthy birthday.

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