[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 7488]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             SISTER MONSON

  (Mr. STEWART asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STEWART. Madam Speaker, like all Americans, my thoughts and 
prayers are extended to the people of Oklahoma this day.
  I also rise to pay tribute to a modern-day heroine, Mrs. Frances J. 
Monson, who passed away last week. Frances, the wife of Thomas S. 
Monson, president of the Church Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, led 
a life full of service, love, and dedication to her family, friends, 
and her faith.
  Her daughter Ann has remarked of Mrs. Monson:

       Instead of looking for the recognition of the world, she 
     has always received her recognition of worth from such things 
     as the happy smile of a son or the outstretched hand of a 
     grandchild.

  In 1998, she was the recipient of the Continuum of Caring 
Humanitarian award by the Friends of St. Joseph Villa, but she never 
asked for a lot of attention. Instead, she turned to serve others with 
a compassionate and caring attitude. Her life was a shining example of 
one filled with faith, hope, and charity.
  On a very personal note, President and Mrs. Monson have always been a 
source of inspiration to me and my family. I want to thank them for 
their great example of Godly love, which has served as a model for more 
than 14 million Mormons around the world. She will be greatly missed; 
but her devotion to her faith has touched so many, it will undoubtedly 
leave a lasting impression upon the world.

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