[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2073-E2074]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. LYNN HAMTIL

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
the life of Mrs. Lynn Hamtil, a friend, colleague and an indefatigable 
advocate for improving the quality of education in Orange County. She 
was a civic leader devoted to raising student standards and to 
nurturing our youth for responsible citizenship. Lynn passed away on 
September 21, 2004. Her recent death is a great loss to her community, 
her family, and this great nation.
  Born in Wisconsin, she came to Orange County while in high school. 
Lynn later graduated from Fullerton High School and later attended 
Santa Ana College.
  Lynn lived her life serving her community in every capacity 
imaginable, Lynn was a 40-year resident of Garden Grove, and was a 
Governing Board Member of the Garden Grove Unified School District. She 
was also known for her passion and involvement in her community serving 
as a six-term member of the Garden Grove Unified School District Board 
of Education, residing as a past president and vice-president. Lynn 
also is a recipient of the PTA Honorary Service Award and two 
Continuing Service Awards.
  Lynn Hamtil was a role model for us all, a woman who worked hard and 
did her best to give back to her community. Her contributions

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have left a legacy that will last for years to come. On behalf of the 
Congress, I extend sympathies to Lynn's family, and gratitude for all 
she did to make our community a better place.

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