[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 25, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E947]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. DOROTHY ROTH

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                          HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2011

  Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of my friend and my 
constituent Dorothy Roth, who sadly passed away on Monday. Dorothy's 
life was a testament to the innate goodness of human nature; a 
demonstration of the overwhelming positive effect one person can have 
on the community; and a reflection of the can-do spirit of America. She 
will be deeply missed by countless people.
  Throughout her 81 years, Dorothy lived life to the fullest, with 
endless enthusiasm, an unmistakable grace, and an unwavering commitment 
to others. Her leadership challenged others to achieve more. Whether it 
was her work on behalf of the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance, 
Friends of the West Chester Library, Partners in Prime, The Community 
Foundation, the West Chester Historical Society, or the local 
Republican Party, Dorothy always gave more than she ever asked or 
received.
  It is little wonder that in 1999 the West Chester Liberty Chamber 
Alliance designated its annual award as the Dorothy and Art Roth 
Citizen of the Year Award, in honor of Dorothy and her late husband 
Art. And it is also little wonder that in 2005 Dorothy received the 
Chamber's Lifetime Member Award.
  As deserving as the awards and accolades were, the true hallmarks of 
Dorothy's life were the small things she did day in and day out for 
people across our community, and for the organizations that work each 
day to make West Chester a wonderful place to live, work and raise a 
family. Dorothy's infectious smile in a time of need; her wit and 
energy to boost one's day; her never-give-up attitude; and her ability 
to see the best in people changed our community for the better . . . 
one person, one group, one smile, one laugh, one encouraging comment at 
a time.
  Dorothy Roth's life was a testament to the American ethos, to the 
spirit of community and of devotion to others. I consider it an honor 
to have represented Dorothy in Congress. She was a friend and a citizen 
in the truest sense of the word. Her passing is a loss for our 
community, but her life is an example for us all to follow so that we 
can continue the work she so deeply loved. May God watch over my dear 
friend Dorothy Roth.

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