[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 5112]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO EDITH MILDRED TAYLOR

 Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I would like to take a few moments 
to recognize the 102nd birthday of an incredible Virginian, Edith 
Mildred Taylor. Edith was born on April Fools' Day in 1912, which could 
help explain her lifelong good nature and reputation for well-executed 
pranks, including once wrapping a live mouse as a birthday gift for her 
teenaged sister.
  Edith was born on a farm in Culpeper and has lived there for all of 
her 102 years. As a young widow, she raised Sarah Ellen Taylor while 
working at the Culpeper Baptist Nursing Home, caring for seniors and 
undoubtedly brightening the days of many. After many decades of service 
to Virginia seniors, she retired to care for her 90-year-old father, 
who also lived into his 100th year.
  Edith loves animals and plants, and is a vegetarian, although I have 
been told she refuses to admit it. If there is any connection between 
eating beans and longevity, she is living proof. She does not take any 
medications, and has only visited a doctor two times in more than 100 
years.
  Edith lives at home with her daughter but even at 102, still cares 
for herself. Her daughter provides care for other elders less blessed 
with good health than her 102-year-old mother.
  I would like to thank Edith for her service to the Commonwealth's 
seniors, and wish her a very happy birthday.

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