[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1366]
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                         HONORING PATTI GILMORE

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2014

  Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Patti Gilmore of 
Hutto, TX. A pillar of this quiet town nestled in the heart of my 
congressional district, Patti is retiring after years of exemplary 
service to her beloved community.
  Daily life in a city like Hutto rests upon the shoulders of dedicated 
public servants like Patti Gilmore. Throughout her career, she was the 
indispensible woman, juggling a multitude of responsibilities, 
performing great work whenever needed, and making it look easy. As if 
managing the administrative support and operations of the City 
Manager's office wasn't enough work, Patti coordinated meetings, press 
releases, and distributed the informative Hutto Highlights newsletter. 
She also managed the legislative initiatives for the City while 
maintaining effective relations with other governmental entities.
  Patti's dedication to making Hutto a great place to live is second to 
none. She pioneered countless programs such as Hutto Day at the 
Capitol, Youth in Government, Hutto Citizen's University, and Hutto 
Matters. She led and served on numerous civic committees including 
Hutto Has Heart, Friday Night Live, Youth Advisory Task Force, and 
Marketing Task Force. Patti is also very active in several community 
organizations including the Hutto Lions Club, Hutto Discovery Methodist 
Church, and Al-Anon.
  Yet Patti's commitment to service doesn't end at the Hutto city 
limits. Working with the Adopt-A-Unit program, she has been 
instrumental in obtaining donations, organizing events and providing 
support to deployed troops and their families. Her acts are a sign of 
true patriotism to our great nation and to the men and women who serve 
our country.
  Patti Gilmore's extraordinary commitment to service reflects the best 
values of Central Texas. She has positively impacted the lives of 
thousands and there's no doubt that Hutto is a better place because of 
her. I join all the people of Hutto in saluting her service.

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