[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 122 (Thursday, July 31, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1286-E1287]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING PAUL AND EMMA ESKER

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2014

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Paul and Emma Esker 
for their many contributions to healthcare, education and the arts in 
Madison County, Kentucky. The leadership of both these citizens has 
been evident and invaluable to Richmond and throughout Madison County.
  In particular, I would like to recognize the Eskers' dedication to 
the Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center and its Infirmary 
Association, and to Baptist Health Richmond. Mr. Esker served as a 
member of the Pattie A. Clay Foundation Board of Directors from 2005 to 
2012, and has worked at the hospital as a Certified Registered Nurse 
Anesthetist since 1973.
  Mrs. Esker served as the St. Mark Catholic Church representative to 
the Pattie A. Clay Infirmary Association and as a member of its Board 
of Directors from 2001 to 2012. In 2013, she joined the board of 
Baptist Health Foundation Richmond. She also served the community as 
president of the St. Mark Catholic School Board and as a director of 
the Richmond Area Arts Council. She is a retired Radiology Technician 
who was employed at Baptist Health Richmond.
  The retirement of Mr. and Mrs. Esker on August 1, 2014 marks the end 
of decades of quiet, selfless commitment to Madison County and beyond. 
Their service is a role model and inspiration to many, and has made a 
real difference to generations.

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