May 15, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 81 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E599]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN RECOGNITION OF RUTH BROWN

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2019

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Ruth 
Brown's life and her many accomplishments. We deeply thank her for all 
of her support and dedication to our military.
  Ruth was born in Harryhogan, VA on February 28, 1925. She married 
George W. Brown Jr., Former Town Sergeant and Mayor of Warsaw, VA in 
1946. Ruth went on to have three children, six grandchildren, and five 
great-grandchildren. She held her family at the center of her life.
  Ruth was a charter member and secretary of the United Methodist Women 
and served on many committees within the Warsaw Methodist Church. She 
was a charter member of the Telephone Pioneers and retired from the 
Tidewater Telephone Company after 28 years of service. Ruth was also a 
charter member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Post 
7167 in Warsaw, VA. Finally, Ruth's heart belonged to our veterans. She 
spent her time fighting for them and taking care of them. She served 
our nation well during her long life.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in recognizing the 
accomplishments, tenacity, and dedication of Ruth Brown. Words alone 
cannot express our gratitude. May God bless Ruth Brown and her family.

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