[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 152 (Tuesday, November 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2169]
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                HONORING THE LIFE OF NORMA JEAN CHURNOCK

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                          HON. JAMES E. ROGAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 4, 1997

  Mr. ROGAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a loving 
mother, a compassionate friend, and a dedicated woman of faith--Norma 
Jean Churnock. While her passing reminds us of our frailty, her 
persistence, love and devotion remind us of what life really means.
  Norma was born in August 1931, and lived her entire life near her 
hometown of West Covina, CA. Norma was often a quiet woman, but to know 
her was to have learned volumes about strength from gentleness.
  Too often, we find our lives unfocused and off center. We are 
distracted by the unimportant and we lose sight of what truly matters. 
This was not so with Norma. The pride of her life was her dedication to 
ministry and to her extended family at Calvary Bible Church in 
Glendale, CA.
  For over 30 years, Norma served not just the members of our church 
and her community, but she dedicated her time--quietly and 
unselfishly--to the people of Los Angeles and the surrounding 
communities. Her years of service with the Haven of Rest sent a message 
of hope, proving that one person can make a difference.
  Norma led an exemplary life and brought joy as a mother, a volunteer, 
and an active member of our church family. As members of Calvary Church 
we looked to Norma as a dedicated matriarch of our faith. Her 
dedication carried beyond her love of music shown as a member of our 
choir. No job was too small; no task too great. Norma lived the 
exemplary Christian life by dedicating herself to serving those around 
her, and often those less fortunate than herself.
  Mr. Speaker, we have lost a dear friend and a dedicated servant. Our 
solace comes from knowing we are not alone in remembering her and her 
dedication to all. In recognizing the memory of a true saint, I ask my 
colleagues to join me here today in saluting her life, and remembering 
in our prayers the family of Norma Jean Churnock.

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