[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 57 (Thursday, April 14, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H1690]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   REMEMBERING JEAN HAMILTON ALDRICH

  (Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise in memory of 
Jean Hamilton Aldrich, who passed away on March 23, 2016, at the age of 
96.
  Mrs. Aldrich was married to the University of California-Irvine's 
founding chancellor, Daniel G. Aldrich, Jr. Together they witnessed 
Irvine evolve into the hub for business and technology it has become 
today, all centered around one of the Nation's top research 
universities. Their work played a tremendous role in this 
transformation.
  But Mrs. Aldrich's public service reached far beyond the university. 
She participated in health and arts projects throughout Orange County 
and served on boards for a home for the developmentally disabled and 
South Coast Repertory, a professional theater company in Costa Mesa.
  She will long be remembered for her infectious laughter, her ability 
to keep her composure in high-pressure situations, and her service to 
the Irvine community.
  Mrs. Aldrich leaves behind a rich legacy. She is survived by 3 
children, 7 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.
  We join them in mourning the loss of Mrs. Aldrich, who was truly a 
leader in our community.

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