[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 19 (Wednesday, February 6, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING NANCY HILTON FOR ENCOURAGING OUR NATION'S MILITARY

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 6, 2008

  Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize a talented 
and patriotic citizen, Nancy Hilton, for her efforts to honor and 
encourage our Nation's military.
  Overwhelmed with the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. 
Ms. Hilton sought a unique way in which she could personally honor the 
military. On a road trip to the East Coast, Ms. Hilton decided to hand-
stitch an American flag and wasted no time in doing so. On the road 
with no pattern, she purchased a store-made American flag and created a 
self-made pattern. Three years later, after investing 214.5 hours and 
over 20 miles of yarn, Ms. Hilton proudly displays the 24-by-13 foot, 
43 pound flag at her home in Athens, Texas.
  In between stitching stripes, Ms. Hilton developed her crocheting 
ministry, The Love Stitchers. The Love Stitchers dedicate their time 
and efforts to making lap afghans for people in nursing homes and 
hospice centers. They also make special red, white, and blue starred 
and striped blankets for veterans. With 100 members in three cities, 
The Love Stitchers have made over 1,500 afghans.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Fifth District of Texas, I am honored 
to recognize Ms. Nancy Hilton not only for her talent, but for her 
thoughtfulness and devotion in caring for our military, veterans, and 
seniors.

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