[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13583]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF ROSEMARIE DIETSCHLER

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 12, 2013

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Mrs. Rosemarie Dietschler as she prepares to celebrate her 100th 
birthday on September 18th, 2013.
  Born in Buffalo, New York, Rosemarie has spent most of her life in 
Buffalo and Tonawanda.
  On January 25th, 1941, she married the love of her life, her husband 
Edwin. Rosemarie and Edwin shared many adventures. During their 
courtship, the two enjoyed traveling to West Valley in Edwin's car, yet 
the only way up the Springville breakers was to physically push the car 
from behind.
  A hard worker, Rosemarie held a variety of jobs during her career. In 
addition to her work as a secretary, she worked at Kobackers, the 
iconic Mom and Pop grocery store on North Main Street in Brewster, New 
York, as well as at Hens and Kelly, the chain of department stores 
based right in Buffalo.
  Rosemarie's generosity is unparalleled. A devoted parent, 
grandmother, and great-grandmother, her hobbies include crocheting baby 
sweaters and blankets. She made many special outfits for the children 
in her life, and was involved in the Kenmore Mercy Sewing Guild for 
many years.
  Rosemarie is admirably dedicated to her family. She and her husband 
have three children, Dianne Burns, Donna Veiga, and Denise Locsei. She 
is close with her grandchildren and their spouses, Daniel and Lisa 
Burns, Anthony and Shannon Haeick, Justin and Bethany Locsei, Megan 
Burns Moran, and Morgan Locsei. Rosemarie has the honor of being a 
great-grandmother, and loves her great-grandchildren, Maggie Burns, 
Brian Burns, and Evan Haeick, dearly. Homemaking has consistently been 
at the center of Rosemarie's life, as evidenced by the love and support 
she displays for all of her family as well as her close friends.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to celebrate 
Rosemarie Dietschler's 100th birthday, her generous spirit, and her 
boundless love for her family and friends. Thank you for allowing me a 
few moments to recognize the legacy of this outstanding woman. I wish 
Rosemarie and her family all the best for their many years to come.

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