[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 112 (Friday, August 1, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1581]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               IN REMEMBRANCE OF MRS. PHYLLIS THIELE HILL

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 1997

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an outstanding 
teacher and friend, Phyllis Thiele Hill.
  Phyllis passed away March 15, 1997 leaving behind her loving husband 
of 50 years, Robert Hill, and three beautiful children, Linda, Nancy, 
and Rusty. She began her career at Montgomery College in 1959, where 
she worked for 34 years. In 1961, Phyllis became secretary to the 
registrar. In 1965, she was promoted to data processing operator II, 
and 4 years later, advanced to data processing operator supervisor. She 
switched to Standards and Documentation Technician for Computing 
Services in 1983, where she utilized her phenomenal artistic and 
writing skills. She created much of the documentation, newsletters, and 
handbooks used by the college community.
  Most people look forward to retirement, but not Phyllis. She enjoyed 
her work and passed on that enjoyment to everyone whose life she 
touched at Montgomery College in the 34 years she spent there. In fact, 
during my tenure as professor at the college, I had the pleasure of 
working with her. Phyllis' hard work and dedication merited numerous 
awards, including three for outstanding service, a peer award, and a 
sustained service award.
  In June of 1995, Phyllis was diagnosed with lymphoma, which she 
fought courageously before succumbing to the sickness. Though this 
marked the end of her physical life, Phyllis' contributions are still 
felt in the hearts of the many people she has touched. Her memory 
continues to live with us all.

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