CELEBRATING CELESTE MADDEN'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

On 2026-01-16, Representative William R. Keating (D-MA-9) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING CELESTE MADDEN'S 100TH BIRTHDAY" in the House. The speech addressed education.

CELEBRATING CELESTE MADDEN'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 12 (Friday, January 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 12 (Friday, January 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E50] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING CELESTE MADDEN'S 100TH BIRTHDAY _____ HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING of massachusetts in the house of representatives Friday, January 16, 2026 Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Celeste Madden as she celebrates her 100th birthday. The daughter of Vincenzo and Elena Cicora, Celeste was raised in Brockton, Massachusetts, alongside her siblings Anthony and Anne. After graduating from Brockton High School in 1944, Celeste worked in a dress shop and as a teacher's aide, and a few years later married Timothy Madden. Together, they raised their four daughters, Elena, Marie, Teresa, and Cathy, and retired to Falmouth in 1986. Over the years, Celeste enjoyed gardening, doing yardwork, and travelling the country with her husband in their camper. Today, Celeste enjoys doing crossword puzzles, reading, watching historical programs, for which she is grateful for the closed captioning on her tv, and spending time with her 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. On January 17, 2026. Celeste will celebrate her 100th birthday. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Celeste Madden, and I ask that my colleagues join me in celebrating a century well lived and wishing Celeste many more years of health and happiness. ____________________