[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E18]
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                     A TRIBUTE TO LUCY GLENN TAYLOR

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                           HON. BRETT GUTHRIE

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 13, 2010

  Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of a 
distinguished lady of Kentucky, Lucy Glenn Taylor. A third generation 
funeral home director and community leader, Lucy lived her life by the 
philosophy ``always be kind to others,'' a motto which translated into 
her daily life.
  Lucy dedicated her life to others starting at a young age. During 
World War II Lucy organized and managed funeral services while members 
of her family were in military service. Many have said that she even 
helped move caskets from time to time.
  Lucy went on to become the director of her family's funeral home in 
1978 and it was her notorious kind demeanor that inspired her children 
to continue the family business. Lucy always took the time to get to 
know those who used her family's services and was a well-loved and 
respected member of the community.
  Once named the First Lady of the Year by Beta Sigma Phi International 
Service Sorority, Lucy took on several leadership roles within her 
community. She was a member of the Pilot Club for 50 years, during 
which she once served as president, and served on the board of 
directors for the Elizabeth Munday Center and Kentucky Wesleyan 
College. Among other organizations, Lucy was involved with the Junior 
League of Owensboro, Wendell Foster Bazaar, the Isaac Shelby Chapter of 
the Daughters of the American Revolution and was also a member and 
former president of the Franklin School PTA.
  Always poised yet genuine, those who had the privilege of meeting 
Lucy Glenn Taylor never forgot her. Lucy never intended to draw 
attention to her acts of kindness. To the contrary, she would quietly 
extend a hand to those in need.
  Sadly, on Monday, January 4, 2010, Lucy Glenn Taylor passed away in 
her home at the age of 88. I join with her family, friends, and 
confidants in mourning her loss. Although we may have lost one of the 
Commonwealth's most loyal friends, Lucy's legacy will continue through 
the countless number of people whose lives she touched.

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