[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 154 (Thursday, November 8, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2041]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO HOWARD HILL

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                     HON. HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' McKEON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 8, 2001

  Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, recently a wonderful friend of mine lost his 
life. On August 15, 2001, Howard Lydell Hill passed away at the age of 
61. Howard's death is a great loss to his family and his friends, as 
well as to the entire community. He was a kind, caring, and capable man 
who was always generous with his time and talents in order to help 
others.
  Howard was born on March 30, 1940 in Utah to Franke and William Hill. 
His family moved to California in 1941 and settled in Burbank. During 
his youth, he forged numerous life-long friendships. Many of those 
persons attended his burial, offering testimony to the high quality of 
his character.
  Howard led an exemplary life as a longtime resident of Newhall. He 
and his wife, Carolyn, were married 39 years and raised seven children. 
He cherished his family and was a loving husband, father, and 
grandfather. Howard truly loved God, his family, and his fellow man.
  Howard possessed a sharp mind and had a strong background in math and 
physics. He attended Brigham Young University, where he learned the 
compounding of plastics. After joining Keysor-Century as a production 
foreman, he held increasingly important managerial positions at plants 
in Delaware and in the Santa Clarita Valley. Howard assumed the 
position as CEO in 1982. He was an innovative man with a keen intellect 
and was able to manage the company extremely well.
  In addition to his business endeavors, Hill was an invested community 
participant. He served as a governing board member for the Newhall 
School District from 1977-1985 and was one of the finest board members 
the Santa Clarita Valley has ever seen. He was a counselor for young 
singles at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Newhall, 
second ward, a former church bishop and counselor to the stake 
president, a Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital board member from 
1986-1994 and a board member for the Santa Clarita Valley Boys and 
Girls Club. Howard had a genuine interest, and heartfelt concern for 
children and their education. He loved working with youth and young 
adults and was a father figure to many.
  Although Howard leaves a legacy of service that will long be 
remembered by our community, his family and friends will remember him 
best as a great man with a kind heart and tremendous integrity--one who 
was devoted to making his world a better place.

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