[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4511]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING MRS. EVELYN L. PORTEUS ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. WILLIAM L. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 21, 2013

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the birthday of 
Mrs. Evelyn L. Porteus, who will be turning 100 years old on April 26, 
2013.
  Evelyn was a resident of Schoharie, NY for 50 years, where she worked 
one of her favorite jobs as a docent at the Old Stone Fort--originally 
a church turned into a fort during the American Revolutionary War. 
Prior to that, Evelyn was a former graduate (class of 1933) of and 
teacher at Oneonta Normal School in New York.
  She lovingly raised a family of four children, and has six 
grandchildren, including one great-grandchild. She now lives at the 
Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, NY, where she has 
resided for the past 12 years.
  Evelyn has witnessed momentous changes in our nation's history. Her 
life reflects a contribution to that history. I hope her century of 
memories brings much pride and joy to herself and family members.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Evelyn on this 
remarkable milestone. I wish her a special day shared in the company of 
her family and friends and all the best in the years ahead.

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