[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 92 (Thursday, June 5, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO TIMILIE WOODRUFF

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 5, 2008

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
a wonderful individual from the community of Riverside, Timilie 
Woodruff, who passed away at her home on May 15, 2008. Timilie was a 
remarkable woman who was deeply devoted to her family and community.
  Timilie was born on November 19, 1940, in Safford, Arizona where she 
attended Safford High School as well as The University of Arizona. She 
moved to the City of Riverside in 1969. For the past fourteen years 
Timilie worked as the Project Coordinator for the Greater Riverside 
Chamber of Commerce. Her duties included organizing meetings for ten 
committees including agendas, notification, reports, minutes, and 
wanted information. She maintained and produced all correspondence for 
the President of the Chamber, kept and scheduled his calendar, answered 
phones and dispensed information to chamber callers. She also put 
together and choreographed weekly luncheons with major Riverside 
industries, Chamber Board, and local government officials. Timilie 
staffed the community leaders ``Monday Morning Group'' activities and 
``Leadership Riverside'' program and managed schedules, meetings, 
files, correspondence, and logistics.
  Before her job with the Chamber of Commerce, Timilie worked for the 
University of California, Riverside Office of Alumni and Parent 
Relations. Timilie handled everything from welcoming new students to 
serving as an advisor the Student Alumni Association. Timilie also 
previously worked for the United Way of the Inland Valleys, Riverside 
and for the American Heart Association, Riverside County Chapter.
  Timilie was a valued member of the community and she will be sorely 
missed. She was a great mother, daughter, grandmother, companion and 
friend. Timilie is survived by her life partner of 15 years, Paul 
McAdam; sons, Lenny and Chris; daughters in-law, Vickie and Debbie; 
mother, Isabel Nelson; brother, Story Nelson; and 5 grandchildren. My 
thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
  Timilie will always be remembered for her ready smile, her positive 
attitude and the joy she brought to the people around her. Thank you 
and God Bless.

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