Kevin Hern: “A very special friend and constituent of mine turned 100 years old last week. Her name is Marina Metevelis, but back…”

“A very special friend and constituent of mine turned 100 years old last week. Her name is Marina Metevelis, but back home, she is better known as Tulsa's ``Rosie the Riveter.'' Marina took the iconic red bandana for the first time and wrapped it around her head when she was 16 years old in 1941, when she reported to work on the B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Marina joined the ``Rosie the Riveter'' sisterhood that day and stood shoulder to shoulder with an army of extraordinary women who became the most formidable munition and war supply manufacturers in modern history. They played an integral role in World War II, for which the entire world is grateful. Marina still wears the red bandana to this day. She hasn't slowed down for one second, working to forge a better community for Tulsa and continuing her lifelong mission to support our veterans by raising funds for numerous veteran organizations. Happy birthday, Marina. Thank you for your service to our Nation, and may God bless you. ____________________”