[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 101 (Thursday, July 28, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: July 28, 1994]
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      IN MEMORIAM: PATRICK J. HILLINGS, FORMER MEMBER OF CONGRESS

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                     HON. ALFRED A. (AL) McCANDLESS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 28, 1994

  Mr. McCANDLESS. Mr. Speaker, one of my most distinguished 
constituents, former Member of Congress Patrick J. Hillings, finally 
succumbed to cancer, after a long and valiant battle, and passed away 
on July 20.
  Pat served in this body for 8 years in the 1950's, having been 
elected to the district vacated by the late President Richard Nixon 
when he was elected to the U.S. Senate. They worked closely as a House-
Senate team on behalf of southern California. Pat's subsequent lifelong 
relationship with the late President brought much joy to both their 
lives.
  Pat's post-Congress professional life as an attorney also brought joy 
to the many immigrant families who were guided through the labyrinthian 
legal system of naturalization; he clearly enjoyed bringing families 
together, and he did an excellent job of it for many years, working 
closely with his dear wife Celia, who worked with him side by side as 
his paralegal assistant.
  A native Californian, Pat Hillings loved his family, his country, 
helping people, and traveling across this great land. He was a unique 
individual, and he left indelible impressions on all whose paths he 
crossed. Our deep sympathies are extended to his wife and his children 
during this difficult time.

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