[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 17, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H1857]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE MEMORY OF BETTY ROSE STAIR PATCHELL

  (Mr. CRAWFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Betty 
Rose Stair Patchell. Betty's memory will continue to live on with her 
beloved family and friends.
  Betty was married to Jack Daves Patchell for over 45 years. Together 
they had three children: George, Jacque, and Mark. Betty was a devoted 
mother, grandmother of four, and great-grandmother of 10.
  Betty began her 50-year career as organist, at the age of 15, for the 
First Baptist Church of Heber Springs, Arkansas. She was an 
accomplished pianist and a member of the National Guild of Piano 
Teachers. Over the years, Betty served countless organizations as an 
accompanist.
  Betty had a love for the arts, as well, as an oil and water color 
painter. She also loved to garden. Betty was an avid golfer, and for 
over 20 years she assisted pro golfers in the annual Shell Open Golf 
Tournament.
  My thoughts and prayers are with Betty's family. While her presence 
here on Earth will be missed, her example will be a guide for her 
family and friends.
  God bless Betty Rose Stair Patchell, and God bless her family.

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