[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 24, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E553-E554]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF PAULINE ``POLLY'' HAMMACK

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I now take 
this moment to recognize the life and contributions of Pauline 
``Polly'' Hammack. Sadly, Colorado lost this leading citizen earlier 
this year. While family

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and friends remember Polly's remarkable life, I, too, would like to pay 
tribute to this great American citizen and friend.
  Born on June 22, 1919 in Vine, Tennessee, Polly spent most of her 
professional life as an employee of Denver Dry Goods beginning in the 
fall of 1966. She would retire as an Assistant Store Manager and 
Personnel Director 20 years later.
  In addition to her distinguished service with Denver Dry Goods, Polly 
long played an active and leading role in Colorado politics. For many 
years, Polly has been a familiar and energetic presence on various 
political campaigns. Most significantly, she was instrumental in 
President George Bush's presidential campaign efforts both in 1988 and 
1996. She also served on the State Board of Republican Women for an 
extended period of time. In spite of being afflicted by severe illness 
during the last election cycle, Polly maintained an active role in 
Colorado politics by way of the telephone. Her commitment to America, 
even in times of personal ailment, is truly admirable and deeply 
commendable.
  As friends and family remember Polly's remarkable life, I am 
confident that the pain they feel at her passing will subside. Although 
all who have had the privilege to know Polly are worse off in her 
absence, I am hopeful that each will take solace in the knowledge that 
they are a better person for having known her.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say thank you to Polly for her 
dedication to America. I am hopeful that her husband Wayne, her 
children Wayne and Barbara, her grandsons Richard and Douglas, her 
sister Mildred, and her daughter-in-law Mary will find comfort in this 
difficult time.

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