[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 47 (Wednesday, April 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E616]
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                   TRIBUTE TO EDNA EDWARDS PRITCHETT

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                           HON. WM. LACY CLAY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 26, 2006

  Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mrs. Edna 
Edwards Pritchett on the occasion of her 90th birthday which will be 
celebrated on April 28, 2006.
  Edna Pritchett has been a pillar in our community. She has lived her 
entire life in the First Congressional District of the Great State of 
Missouri. She is a 1934 graduate of the historic Sumner High School and 
was the second of three generations of her family to attend that 
landmark institution. During her outstanding career spanning 42 years, 
Mrs. Pritchett has served with distinction with the American Cancer 
Society and the Homer G. Phillips Hospital--another landmark 
institution in my congressional district. She also worked in several 
capacities with the St. Louis Board of Education.
  In 1969, Mrs. Pritchett joined the Monsanto Company and retired from 
its International Division in 1979. But, her service to our community 
did not end at that point. She continued to be a conscientious citizen 
and a neighborhood beacon--serving in a number of capacities including 
Neighborhood Watch and First Night Programs which she continues to this 
very day.
  Through the years, Mrs. Pritchett has given the full measure of her 
abilities, dedicated services and wise counsel to the St. Louis 
community. She gave tirelessly of her time as a Girl Scout Troup Leader 
at the All Saints Episcopal Church and later as a poll worker with the 
St. Louis County Board of Elections. She also volunteered with the 
University City Public Schools as a reading advocate for children and 
with other educational programs throughout the school district.
  Edna Pritchett was the devoted wife for 43 years to Raymond W. 
Pritchett until his passing in 1985. She has been a dedicated 
homemaker, a loving, nurturing and caring mother to her four children, 
Mattelyn, Edna Jean, Harriet and Raymond, as well as a trusted 
confidant and friend to her late sister, Regina Edwards. Her shining 
personality and indomitable spirit has brought warmth and cheer to her 
family and into the lives of all who have had the opportunity to know 
her.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent such a respected and beloved 
constituent. I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the great 
humanity and lifetime achievements of Mrs. Edna Edwards Pritchett and 
extend my very best wishes to her as she celebrates this great 
milestone with her family and friends.

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