HONORING JANET WINTER'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

On 2026-06-18, Representative William R. Keating (D-MA-9) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING JANET WINTER'S 100TH BIRTHDAY" in the House.

HONORING JANET WINTER'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E591] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING JANET WINTER'S 100TH BIRTHDAY ______ HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING of massachusetts in the house of representatives Thursday, June 18, 2026 Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Janet Winter as she celebrates her 100th birthday. Born on June 20, 1926, Janet spent her early years in Larchmont, New York, and South Chatham, Massachusetts. With a passion for art, Janet earned both her bachelor's degree from Smith College and master's degree from Ohio State University in art history. It was this talent that brought her to General Electric, where she worked in advertising and met the love of her life, Robert ``Bob'' Asa Winter. They married in 1954 and had two children. The family later moved to East Greenwich, Rhode Island, where Janet continued her studies at the Rhode Island School of Design, before she and Bob moved to Orleans, Massachusetts, 1985. They became active volunteers at the Church of the Holy Spirit, where Janet especially enjoyed her work with the Sunday school and bell choir. Together, Janet and Bob rediscovered their love for travel and took many trips overseas. A lifelong artist, Janet has excelled in many mediums over the years, progressing from Crayolas to oils, watercolors, ink, and colored pencils. She found early success in painting watercolor landscapes and later in commercial work, creating cards, coloring books, jigsaw puzzles, calendars, and novelty items for several greeting card companies. Janet has won many awards for her work and has been highlighted in several one-woman museum shows. She has also written and published three Christmas books for children. Although retired from commercial work, Janet continues to create colored pencils illustrations for cards and prints, including ``grin and bear it'' cards featuring teddy bears with masks during the pandemic. On June 20, 2026, Janet will celebrate her 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family. Although Bob and her children are no longer with us, Janet enjoys spending time with her two grandchildren, extended family, and many good friends with whom she is grateful to share her ``golden years.'' Mr. Speaker. I am proud to honor Janet Winter, and I ask that my colleagues join me in celebrating a century well lived and wishing Janet many more years of health and happiness.