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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. MIKE ROGERS
of alabama
in the house of representatives
Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish a very happy 80th birthday to my dear friend, Lee Vanoy. Lee McMickens Vanoy was born on April 9, 1946, in rural Mississippi. She and her sister Ann were soon adopted by Horace and Polly McMickens of Bessemer, Alabama. She and her childhood friend Ramona enjoyed piano lessons, tea parties and trips to the beauty parlor. Now they still enjoy trips to Florida beaches and spa days.
was blessed with wonderful children and grandchildren: her sons, Van (Deanne) and Ben (Mieka); and her grandchildren, Courtney (Schylar McBride), Taylor, Blake and Alex.
beginning at BellSouth in Bessemer and then at various churches in Opelika, Alabama, but her greatest joy was being a wife and mother. She has also been a cherished member of my district staff for over 20 years. Aunt Lee, as she is called by her many nieces/nephews, great nieces/nephews, and even great-great nieces/nephews, is known for her big heart and the dressing she makes for Thanksgiving at the old Vanoy home place in Vance, Alabama.
Jim and Lee moved to Opelika in 1970 and call Opelika home. They like being close to Auburn University and enjoy football games, baseball games, and all alumni activities. Lee has served as a member, secretary, and chairman of the Lee County Republican Executive committee for many years. She is also involved in many Republican and social clubs in and around East Alabama. Lee also enjoys hosting receptions for political candidates in her home.
Mr. Speaker, please join me in wishing Lee a very happy 80th birthday.