On the House Floor: Fedorchak celebrates Else Rike’s 101st birthday

March 28, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor to congratulate our first Notable North Dakotan , Else Rike of Grand Forks, who celebrated her 101 st birthday this week. Image Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary North Dakota woman, Else Rike. She celebrated her 101st birthday this week! But instead of taking the day off, she was no doubt right where she’s been for more than 70 years—at her desk in Grand Forks, North Dakota, preparing tax returns by hand, with a calculator and a typewriter. Else’s work ethic is unmatched and recently landed her with a page one feature story in the Wall Street Journal. While tax preparers today rely on software, Else relies on decades of experience and a deep knowledge of the tax code. This beautiful woman is proof that hard work and sharp thinking never go out of style. On behalf of all North Dakotans, thank you Else for living our values and for showing us what true dedication looks like. And most importantly, Happy 101 st Birthday, Else! Mr. Speaker. I yield back. CLICK HERE to watch the full speech. CLICK HERE to nominate a Notable North Dakotan so Fedorchak can feature them on the House Floor. ### Issues : Congress