[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 44 (Thursday, March 12, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E665-E666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO JERRY PATTERSON

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 12, 2009

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Jerry Patterson, a 
native of Fort Dodge, Iowa, on being inducted into the Iowa High School 
Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
  Jerry, a 70-year-old resident of Fort Dodge has done everything in 
the game of baseball. He played high school baseball in Fort Dodge, has 
coached for many years, and has even owned a ball park. Fort Dodge's 
baseball field, Patterson Field, is named after Jerry.
  Jerry was recently honored in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in front of a crowd 
of approximately 1,000 people from across the state. Patterson has been 
inducted to the Hall of Fame in honor of his passion, dedication, and 
contributions to the game of baseball and Fort Dodge.
  Jerry, who has been successfully battling cancer for over 12 years, 
continues to serve as an inspiration to his community, and his 
contributions have made a lasting impact across the state. I know that 
my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in congratulating 
Jerry Patterson on his induction into the Hall of Fame. I consider it 
an honor to represent Jerry in Congress, and I wish him and his wife 
happiness and health in the future.

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