[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 112 (Tuesday, August 3, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1723]
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                       RECOGNIZING SHIRLEY LOCKE

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 3, 1999

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to thank 
Vandalia resident Shirley Locke who has selflessly volunteered at the 
Fayette County Hospital's long-term care unit for the last 23 years. As 
a volunteer, 64-year-old Shirley Locke works seven days a week for five 
to nine hours a day calling bingo, serving coffee, and going on outings 
with the patients. ``She's here more often than any other volunteer'', 
Shelly Rosenkoetter, activities director for long-term care, said. ``We 
don't know what we'd do without her.''
  Shirley wouldn't trade her volunteer work for anything. ``I just 
wanted something to do,'' she said. ``It's like a second home to me. 
I'm going to do it as long as I can.'' I think it is great to see 
people like Shirley who are willing to volunteer long hours to lend a 
hand to the people of her community.

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