[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 40 (Thursday, March 8, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E488]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING HANNAH PADAWER STARK

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                            HON. STEVE COHEN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 7, 2007

  Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Hannah Padawer Stark, 
of Memphis, Tennessee, who passed away early yesterday in her hometown 
of Memphis.
  Ms. Stark was a wonderful mother and a gentle soul, with her kindness 
and goodwill contributing to what makes Memphis great. She was a sweet, 
virtuous woman and she never lost her zeal for life. Passing away at 
age 88, she lived life to its fullest, for years frequenting Huey's in 
Midtown every Sunday for live rock music with her daughter Laurie. Ms. 
Stark leaves behind another wonderful daughter Judy, who may have lived 
miles away, but was never far from her heart.
  Ms. Stark had the love of not only her daughters, Madam Speaker, but 
also the love of all those who entered into her life, as her humanity 
and thoughtfulness crossed generational lines. She had a love of 
animals only surpassed by her love of life. Yesterday, Madam Speaker, 
this earth lost a friend and a lovely spirit. Hannah Padawer Stark, may 
you rest in peace and watch over us all.

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