September 6, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 142 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1093]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING MARGIE CARLSON ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 6, 2019

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Margie Carlson 
on her 100th Birthday. Ms. Carlson was born August 7, 1919 in rural 
Prophetstown, Illinois to the late Letha and August Carlson.
  Ms. Carlson grew up in Prophetstown and went on to get her degree at 
Northern College in DeKalb, now known as Northern Illinois University. 
Ms. Carlson went on to start her teaching career at a country school 
called Highland, and then taught in the Tampico school system for 40 
years before she retired. She is a lifelong member of the First 
Lutheran Church in Prophetstown, where a birthday reception was held in 
her honor. Ms. Carlson enjoys working with her quilting group every 
Monday morning at church, and weather permitting, taking walks every 
day. I am touched to have such an example of heart in our community.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to again formally honor Ms. Carlson on 
her 100th Birthday. It is because of community leaders such as Ms. 
Margie Carlson that I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th 
Congressional District.

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