[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1770]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       IN MEMORY OF LOUISE EPTING

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                         HON. DANA ROHRABACHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 2, 2017

  Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, Americans should remember what makes us 
a great and free country. It isn't a gift. It is earned by those 
conscientious individuals who get involved, donate their time, and do 
their share. Millions of them, from the first generation of Americans 
until the present time.
  Louise Epting was one of these. She was a beloved mother, daughter, 
sister and grandmother. Born in New York City, the former bobbysoxer 
and Frank Sinatra devotee became a nurse before settling down to raise 
her three children with her then-husband. Following their divorce in 
the 1970s, Louise continued to work hard to support her children and 
ensure their needs were met. Later in life, Louise followed her 
children to California in order to be closer to them and her future 
grandchildren. Louise embraced her role as the family's matriarch.
  Known by her nickname ``Sugar,'' Louise was also a dedicated 
volunteer for many Republican causes. She worked tirelessly for 
everything she believed in, dedicating time and energy to a wide 
variety of candidates and issues. Working to better her community, she 
spent countless hours volunteering at the schools her grandchildren 
attended in Huntington Beach, California.
  A fiercely proud American, Louise ``Sugar'' Epting represents true 
patriotism, and is among the best our country has produced. A devout 
Catholic, she departs this world to enter the realm of heaven where we 
know she joins so many of her loved ones. Compassionate, caring, and 
cherished by many, Louise leaves behind a lasting legacy of love for 
her faith, family, friends, and country.

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