[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 112 (Friday, August 1, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1586]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MRS. CASTYNE ADAMS

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 1997

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
remember and reflect upon the career of one of Dallas most dedicated 
servants. Her faithful service to Parkland Hospital was a testimony of 
her will to improving the lives of the patients that needed her help.
  Castyne began her career of service to the Dallas area as a linen 
shaker for Parkland Hospital. She was drawn to Parkland because she 
``went to where people needed help. . . I love people and I believe 
that helping people is my job on earth.'' Mrs. Adams continued to serve 
to serve at Parkland for 37 years. During her tenure, she was the first 
African-American to become a department head, while also being the 
first African-American woman to serve on many Parkland committees. 
While a Parkland, Mrs. Adams revolutionized the linen service 
department to become one of the best programs in the nation handling 
over 27,000 pounds a day.
  Mrs. Adams not only looked after the needs of her patients, but also 
the well being of her coworkers. She encouraged her employees to 
continue their education by going back to get their high school and 
college degrees, if they hadn't previously received them. Mrs. Adams 
who left school after the ninth grade received her college degree while 
taking night classes after work.
  I thank Mrs. Adams for her years of loyal service to the citizens of 
Dallas and to the patients of Parkland. Thanks to the dedicated work of 
Mrs. Adams, her legacy and servitude will benefit generations to come.




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