Recognizing Virginia ``ginny'' Burroughs on Her 102nd Birthday

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding constituent from my district, Virginia Jewell Rogers Burroughs. Ginny was born on December 19, 1920. As we celebrate her 102 years of life, we think of all the memories and stories that she has and continues to share as a citizen of this great country. Ginny was born and raised in the Trenton, New Jersey area, spending much of her adult life in Pennington, New Jersey. She is a mother and was the devoted wife of her husband, Robert Burroughs who was the CEO and Owner of the Trenton Folding Box Company. Ginny raised 4 children and is the grandmother to 9 grandchildren and multiple great-grandchildren. Ginny would often split her time between Pennington, New Jersey and Naples, Florida until she retired at Holland Village where she actively engages in the community beyond bingo and canasta. Ginny is a supportive voice in the Holland Village Community and continues to care for others by making sure they have their meals and welcomes visitors to her dining room table. Now as she has turned 102 years young, I am proud to recognize and celebrate Virginia Jewell Rogers Burroughs as an exceptional citizen from my district. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact Ginny has had throughout her life and the countless people she has touched through her kindness, and we wish Ginny countless blessings as she continues to be a voice for her community.

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