[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 20, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1350]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO ANNETTE ROLLE

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                         HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2007

  Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to a 
woman who has dedicated her life to the service of others, Annette 
Rolle. Soon, she will retire after 37 years at the Cedars Medical 
Center located in Miami, FL. Ms. Rolle has served our community with 
great distinction, and for her years of service, we in South Florida 
are immeasurably thankful.
  During Ms. Rolle's 37 years at Cedars Medical Center, she worked as a 
CRCS Technician, as the Assistant Director of Central Services and as 
the Central Services Manager. She made it her mission to provide a 
higher standard of care for people in need. Ms. Rolle did all of these 
things out of her genuine care for people. She provides blood pressure 
screening to members of her church and encourages others to donate 
blood and become organ donors.
  Her commitment to service is not only evident in her professional 
life but in her personal life as well; Ms. Rolle has been a faithful 
member of Greater New Bethel Baptist Church, where her Pastor has been 
Reverend Dr. G. David Horton, for over twenty years. She serves as a 
member of the Pastor's Aide, Mission Ministry, Ushers' Ministry, 
Nurses' Guild and Sunday School Ministry.
  Annette Rolle is the wife of the late Steven L. Rolle Jr.; the proud 
mother of two beautiful daughters, Alesia Evans and Stephanie S. Rolle; 
and the exuberant grandmother of La'Nesia Smith. Her extended family 
includes three stepchildren, Judye, Vonn, and Steven Rolle III.
  Annette Rolle's compassion and concern for those less fortunate in 
our community are virtues that we all should aspire to. Ms. Rolle is a 
person of character, who saves lives both inside and outside of the 
hospital. Her life is an example to both young and old that living a 
life of purpose is the greatest achievement. She has given herself 
tirelessly to her church, community, and profession. Annette Rolle is a 
courageous spirit and is deserving of our accolades.
  On behalf of a grateful community, I salute Annette Rolle. Now, in 
retirement, she embarks upon a new journey, and I wish her every 
happiness and success.

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