[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 150 (Wednesday, November 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1941]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING MRS. JOYCE MADELINE BUTLER

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2010

  Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Mrs. 
Joyce Madeline Butler, a 40-year Southern California resident and a 
beacon of service to her community.
  Mrs. Butler was born July 22, 1943 right here in Washington, DC.
  After spending her childhood in DC, Mrs. Butler moved to Hemet, CA. 
In the late 1960s she met her husband George, and they were married in 
1968. When they arrived in Chino Hills, California years later they 
raised a variety of animals including rabbits, pigs, cows, and 
chickens. Mrs. Butler joined the Future Farmers of America shortly 
after cementing her love of animals.
  In 1995, Mrs. Butler suffered a heart attack and was given a five-way 
bypass procedure in January of 1996. After her recovery, she continued 
to serve her family and was actively involved in her community of Chino 
Hills.
  In 2002, Mrs. Butler took part in the formation of the Los Serranos 
Neighborhood Group, and in 2005 founded the Support Our Area Residents, 
SOAR, a group formed to provide area residents with home repairs and 
yard maintenance. She was recognized as a Chino Hills Citizen of the 
Year in 2007, and in her final years volunteered for Friends of the 
Library and Habitat for Humanity.
  Mrs. Butler was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2008, and was called 
home to the Lord on November 9, 2010 at the age of 67 at her home in 
Chino Hills. She was surrounded by friends and family who maintain she 
was as comfortable as could be possible.
  Madam Speaker, I respectfully ask that this Congress join me in 
honoring the life of Mrs. Joyce Butler for her years of selfless 
service to her community.

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