[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 28 (Monday, February 28, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E327]
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              HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. DORIS BOWEN ELLICK

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 28, 2011

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. 
Doris Bowen Ellick, who died on February 16, 2011 at the age of 78. 
Mrs. Ellick was a dedicated public servant and a pillar in Palm Beach 
County. Mrs. Ellick stands apart as an exemplary citizen and living 
testimony to compassion, dedication, and selfless generosity.
  Mrs. Ellick was born on May 23, 1932 to the late Elder Sam and Janie 
Ross Bowens in Wacissa, Florida. She was formally educated in the 
public schools of Jefferson County Florida. In 1948, the Bowens family 
relocated to Belle Glade, Florida. Mrs. Ellick later graduated from 
Everglades Vocational High School.
  For 23 years, Mrs. Ellick worked in the Palm Beach County School 
System as a teacher's assistant. While there, she was effectively a 
mentor, godmother, grandmother, encourager, and comforter to many. 
After retiring from Palm Beach County School System, Mrs. Ellick 
continued her passion for public service as a foster mother. In this 
capacity, she opened her home for the community and homeless.
  While working as an educator, she met the love of her life, Alford 
Ellick. The couple wedded on April 7, 1951. From this union was born 8 
children: Bernard, Alfred, Charles, Terris, Gerald, Reginald, 
Christopher, and Kenneth. She was irrefutably a devoted wife and 
mother.
  Mrs. Ellick was also an active member of the Inspirational Church of 
God where she served on the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees 
for a number of years, and was officially ordained as one of the 
Mothers of the church.
  In addition to working enthusiastically in her church, Mrs. Ellick 
devoted a majority of her time to her family. Invariably, she could be 
found with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and 
extended family.
  For her commitment to her family, her community, and her nation, it 
is with great privilege that I honor the life of Mrs. Ellick and extend 
my deepest condolences to her friends and family.

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