[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 91 (Tuesday, June 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1163]
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                  TRIBUTE TO A 31ST DISTRICT VOLUNTEER

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                           HON. AMO HOUGHTON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, June 6, 1995
  Mr. HOUGHTON. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to take a minute to make a few 
remarks in recognition of a very special lady. Dorothy Brownell is a 
remarkable woman. She has a wonderful blend of energy, wit, and 
commitment. She keeps everyone around her on their toes.
  A former school dental hygienist, she officially retired in 1976. I 
got to know her during her second career--as a volunteer. For more than 
7 years, she has been the cornerstone of our Jamestown district office. 
She could write the book on volunteerism--that is, if she ever slowed 
down long enough to put pen to paper.
  Let me recap just a few of her interests. She has dished up food at a 
local food bank; is an officer with the local chapter of the American 
Association of Retired Persons, Foster Grandparents Program, and the 
United Senior Council; worked with the United Way; has been an 
ombudsman for long-term care at an area nursing home, and worked on the 
county Veterans' Listing Program. You'll have to take my word for it--
this litany only scratches the surface. Other activities have been 
sandwiched between trips to Ireland, Italy, and any number of our own 
States.
  Dorothy has been recognized for her efforts. She received the New 
York State Legislative Achievement Award; was named United Senior 
Council's 1990 Senior Citizen of the year; received a Certificate of 
Achievement from Manor Oak Nursing Home and another for her work with 
Catholic Charities Outreach for the Aging. On top of that, Dorothy took 
a silver medal for swimming in the 1990 Senior Olympics.
  What prompts my remarks today is that Dorothy, at the tender age of 
77, is calling it quits. She's launching her second retirement with a 
train trip across Canada and following up with courses at Elderhostels. 
To record that she'll be missed is an understatement--but this little 
lady with the great big heart deserves the very best life has to offer.


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