[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 96 (Wednesday, July 11, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1308-E1309]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN TRIBUTE TO PERSIS ``PERKY'' HORNER HYDE

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 11, 2001

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Persis 
``Perky'' Horner Hyde who passed away on June 15, 2000 of breast 
cancer. During her lifetime, Mrs. Hyde was an active community member 
and a dedicated mother and wife. She is survived by her husband of 52 
years, Harold ``Hal'' Hyde, four children, one brother, and three 
grandchildren.

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  Mrs. Hyde, a 50-year resident of Watsonville, was born in San 
Francisco on October 2, 1924. She received her education at the 
University of California at Berkeley, and later became a devoted mother 
and active community volunteer. She was a leader and board member of 
many local nonprofit, church, and civic groups which include, but are 
not limited to, the Girl Scouts, the Santa Cruz Symphony Guild, the 
Cabrillo College Foundation, and the Pajaro Arts Council. Although she 
devoted much time and effort to numerous organizations, one of her most 
cherished causes was the Cabrillo Advancement Program. Mrs. Hyde, and 
her husband, offered $1000 scholarships to local county schools to 
encourage kids to stay in school.
  During her lifetime, Mrs. Hyde was honored with various awards 
commemorating her service to the community. In 1977, the Watsonville 
Chamber of Commerce named her Woman of the Year, and in 2000, Mrs. Hyde 
was honored by the Watsonville Soroptimists Club with the Women of 
Distinction Award. Most recently, the United Methodist Church honored 
Mrs. Hyde for her dedication and continuous service. Although service 
in local organizations and her family took up much of her time, she 
still managed to travel, which she enjoyed and often encouraged her 
children to do; her travels took her to Sweden, Germany, Africa, and 
South America.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud Mrs. Hyde's achievements and accomplishments. 
The service of local members of this community are an asset to this 
nation and I commend Mrs. Hyde for her lifelong dedication to her 
community and her family. Mrs. Hyde's service is admirable and her 
character and dedication have made lasting impacts on our community and 
the people with whom she has worked. I join the County of Santa Cruz, 
and friends and family in honoring this truly commendable woman and all 
of her lifelong achievements.

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