[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 31954]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING MILLIE KLAPEL OF ANDOVER, MINNESOTA, ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 15, 2009

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Millie Klapel of 
Andover, Minnesota, on the occasion of her upcoming 100th birthday this 
December 20, 2009. As friends and family gather to celebrate her life, 
I am pleased to share her accomplishments with this Congress today.
  Millie has lived the American dream. She worked for one of 
Minnesota's favorite department stores, Dayton's, in the monogram 
department. In her free time Millie volunteered at her church and 
taught Sunday school class for over 60 years. She also visited shut-ins 
and served as a prayer warrior for those in need of support during 
difficult times. In her 90's, she was honored as runner up for Sunday 
School Teacher of the Year from the Assemblies of God churches.
  Millie is an inspiration to her family, friends and community and has 
always put others first. Even at 100 years old, she still lives on her 
own and maintains her independence.
  Madam Speaker, again, I'd like to wish Millie Klapel a happy 100th 
birthday and I ask this Congress to join with me in celebrating 
Millie's life.

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