[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 35 (Monday, March 3, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E282]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA RUTH HILL

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 3, 2008

  Mr. TOWNS, Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Patricia 
Ruth Hill. Patricia was born in Kane, Pennsylvania, a small city about 
60 miles south of Pittsburgh to Mr. Ernest Smith and Mrs. Ruth Collins 
Smith. She is one of four children with two sisters; Ernestine ``Jo'' 
Barham and Creeta ``Petie'' Owens; and one brother Dr. Ernest H. Smith, 
Jr.
  Patricia is a graduate of Oil City High School's class of 1945 and 
the Harlem Hospital School of Nursing. Patricia is a retired registered 
nurse who has been recognized numerous times for her community 
involvement as the editor of a newsletter, block club captain, and a 
member of the Ilion avenue Area Block Association.
  Patricia is the devoted wife of Arthur Burit Hill, Sr., devoted 
mother to Arthur Burit Hill, Jr., Ernest Eldred Hill, Victoria Ruth 
Hill, and Joanne Elaina Hill; as well as devoted grandmother to Drew 
Timberlake Hill.
  Patricia, a two-time cancer survivor enjoys knitting, traveling, and 
helping to raise her grandson.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize this wonderful woman for all 
that she has accomplished.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
the Patricia Ruth Hill.

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