[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8470]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           AUNT BETTY'S 95TH

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                          HON. VICKY HARTZLER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 24, 2017

  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Betty Helms, a World 
War II Navy Veteran who turns 95 today. Betty's life has been full of 
hard work and accomplishments as she was in the first group of enlisted 
women allowed in the U.S. Navy. Her tenacity to overcome adversity and 
eliminate barriers truly shows her character and life's work. 
Continuing with her lifelong theme of removing roadblocks to pursue her 
goals, she went on to earn an accounting degree from the University of 
Missouri in 1950. She later started her own consulting business and did 
not retire until age 85.
  I am honored to share my gratitude and respect for this accomplished 
Missourian. Her dedication, determination and service are an 
inspiration to us all. I ask all my colleagues to join me in thanking 
Betty for her years of service and wishing her the happiest of 
birthdays.

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