[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14441]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF MAXINE PRATHER

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 16, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge one of my 
constituents, Maxine Prather, who turned 99 years old on September the 
19th. Mrs. Prather's life has been a truly American story. Born in 
1917, Maxine lived through some of the most uncertain times in American 
history during which she not only endured, but flourished.
  Maxine Prather, affectionately called Gigi by her grandkids, worked 
as a secretary for many years. She was a devoted wife to her husband 
who was a Methodist Minister. Through the years, the family travelled 
the country to preach the scripture. It was through these travels that 
Maxine developed an interest in collecting beautiful china for her 
home. To this day Maxine Prather still enjoys entertaining guests, 
shopping and visiting the great museums our nation has to offer every 
chance she gets.
  Mr. Speaker, this is a woman of extreme courage and fortitude, whose 
life story serves as an inspiration to all. She has spent nearly her 
entire life in service to others and her selflessness should be 
acknowledged for all to witness. I would ask my fellow members to stand 
with me and applaud Mrs. Maxine Prather and wish her well.

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