[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 79 (Monday, June 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1087-E1088]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO ISAIAH HILL, JR.

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                         HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 2, 2003

  Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Mr. Isaiah 
Hill, Jr. This noble man has dedicated and committed his life to 
serving the people of Miami-Dade County for 38 years in our Department 
of Parks and Recreation, and he has decided to retire at the end of 
June.
  Mr. Hill began his years of distinguished service in 1966 as a 
Laborer in the county parks system. Few imagined at that time that this 
first job would lead to a lifelong commitment to becoming a Skilled 
Laborer, Golf Attendant, and Maintenance Repair Mechanic.

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His superiors respect his loyalty, dedication, and commitment to fine 
workmanship. Anyone who has had the privilege of working with Mr. Hill 
knows that he will take on any task no matter how hard, and he will 
always get the job done.
  After many years of tireless work and dedication, he has decided to 
hang up his hat and retire. His many friends and co-workers at Miami 
Dade Parks and Recreation will dearly miss him, but so will the 
thousands of Dade County residents who never met Mr. Hill, but who have 
enjoyed the parks that he helped maintain for so long. The Parks may 
never look quite the same without his magical touch. He is leaving 
behind a legacy in the parks system for his co-workers to continue with 
a high level of commitment to excellence and dedication to service.
  Mr. Speaker, Isaiah Hill, Jr. is a good man who does things 
uncommonly well.
  Congratulations, Mr. Hill, and enjoy your retirement.

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