[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 105 (Wednesday, July 17, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1297-E1298]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO DELAWARE COUNTY'S SWEETHEART

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                            HON. CURT WELDON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 16, 1996

  Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to an outstanding singer-comedienne, woman, mother, grandmother, and 
wife, Mrs. Julie DeJohn Patterson, who passed away Sunday, July 14, 
1996, at the age of 68. Julie was born and raised in Chester, PA, and 
spent most of her adult life residing in Concord Township, PA, with her 
husband, David, and their two sons, David and Patrick, who is a 
longtime member of my congressional staff.
  Known to many as Delaware County's Sweetheart, Julie had a career in 
show business which lasted for over 40 years. Her career took her 
around the world to the most popular night clubs and concert halls in 
Canada, Europe, Australia, and the United States, including an 
engagement at Carnegie Hall. Julie's television career included the 
``Ed Sullivan Show,'' the ``Tonight Show,'' and a record 77 appearances 
on the ``Mike Douglas Show.'' But some of her brightest moments came 
when she was performing locally before audiences in Delaware County and 
the New Jersey Shore.
  Even though it would have been easy to remain totally absorbed in her 
career in show business, Julie's greatest pleasure in life was being a 
wife, mother, and good neighbor in Delaware County. She was a role 
model for many women today who seek to balance the pressures of a 
demanding career and the challenges of raising a family. In addition, 
her involvement in her community was exemplary. She helped raise money 
for various youth clubs, local charities and also produced and directed 
youth variety shows and presented benefit concerts to raise money for 
uniforms and equipment for community sports organizations.
  Julie will not only be missed by her family, but by her countless 
friends in and out of show business, and by the many people and

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organizations she touched throughout her life. The Philadelphia area 
and, indeed, the Nation has lost a great talent and role model.

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