[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14601]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING SADIE M. MACCHIA

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                           HON. LEE M. ZELDIN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 18, 2017

  Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sadie Macchia, who 
celebrated her 100th birthday on July 6th,
  Born on July 6, 1917, in the Bronx, New York, Sadie came into this 
world with a remarkably low birth weight, and was the surviving child 
of a set of twins, the other of whom was born prematurely and sadly 
passed away shortly afterward. Sadie was so small that her mother used 
a shoebox as a cradle, and could not even properly wear a bonnet. With 
such a low birthweight, her chances for survival seemed slim. Yet, with 
incredible strength, this miracle baby pulled through infancy and is 
still here with us today, 100 years later.
  As an adult, Sadie spent many years working as a seamstress in the 
Bronx while living in her own apartment above her brother, Dominick, 
and his wife, Angelina. In those days, Sadie was renowned for her 
hospitality and insatiable laughter, always happy to have friends and 
family over to share a meal, reminisce over old photos, or simply spend 
time with those dearest to her. A kind and generous soul, she is truly 
loved by all who know her.
  To commemorate her 100th birthday, two of her brothers, Guy and Nick, 
threw her a birthday party where she was able to celebrate with her 
extended family. The look on her face to see so many loved ones 
gathered together to celebrate her birthday was said to be that of pure 
joy.
  This miracle baby fought all the odds and is now one of America's 
great centennials. It is a privilege to honor Sadie Macchia, who has 
brought joy and laughter into the hearts of so many others.

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