[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4983]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO JULIA C. ``JUDY'' RUNNEBOHM

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 2016

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life of 
my good friend Julia C. ``Judy'' Runnebohm of Shelbyville, Indiana.
  Born on September 27, 1936, to Thomas and Nell ``Morris'' Jenkins, 
Judy lived a long, full life dedicated to her family and her community.
  As the Good Book says in Acts 20:35, ``it is more blessed to give 
than to receive.'' And, Judy truly lived this scripture throughout her 
life. Everyone who knew her, knew of her love for Shelbyville and her 
desire to serve. Judy was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic 
Church, where she was an energetic contributor in the St. Vincent Altar 
Society. She served on the Board of Directors of SCUFFY, Shelby County 
Welfare, and Girls, Inc., and also served as secretary of the Shelby 
County Republican Central Committee. In her ``spare time'' she 
volunteered many late afternoons calling shut-ins for the Major 
Hospital Foundation.
  Her philanthropic spirit and volunteerism didn't go unnoticed. In 
2013, Governor Mike Pence awarded her a Distinguished Hoosier Award, 
which is one of the highest honors given by the State of Indiana. Judy 
also received two awards from the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, 
including Citizen of the Year in 2000 and the Athena Award in 2014.
  Judy Runnebohm was also my friend. And, there is no better friend 
than Judy. She will always be remembered as loyal, honest and a fierce 
advocate for those she believed in. I will never forget her support and 
belief in me.
  Judy will certainly be missed by her family and her community. I will 
always be grateful for the encouragement and support that Judy and her 
husband Nick have given me throughout my career. And, I know the city 
of Shelbyville and the State of Indiana will always be grateful for 
their dedication.
  Today, it is my privilege to honor the life of Judy Runnebohm. My 
thoughts and prayers go out to Judy's family, and may God comfort those 
she left behind with His peace and strength.

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