[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10250]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            CONGRATULATING EDNA YODER ON HER 101ST BIRTHDAY

  (Mr. YODER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to take a special moment to 
recognize the birthday of a very special American. Today marks the 
101st birthday of my grandmother, Edna Yoder.
  Born in 1911, my grandmother was raised on a Kansas farm with her 
many brothers and sisters. Work was hard, and she did her part to raise 
livestock, grow wheat, and help feed America.
  I take great pride in my grandmother and those in her generation. 
Hard work, determination, a focus on family, and deep religious 
conviction were the values that she and others upheld as they worked to 
build the most prosperous Nation the world has ever seen.
  Today on her birthday, my grandmother is a vibrant and healthy 101-
year-old. She has an infectious laugh, a cheery disposition, and is 
kind to everyone she meets. Her love of quilting, the ``Lawrence Welk 
Show,'' and, of course, board games and bingo keep her time occupied 
and keep her young at heart.
  Grandma, you are an inspiration, and we are proud today to 
congratulate you on the celebration of your 101st birthday.

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