[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 56 (Monday, April 1, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E376]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING ALICE C. DARROW

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 1, 2019

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Alice Darrow on her 100th Birthday on March 16th, 2019.
  Ms. Darrow was born Alice Beck in Paso Robles, California. She 
graduated from Hamilton City High School and continued her education at 
California State University, Chico. Ms. Darrow earned her Nursing 
Degree at Highland Hospital in Oakland, California.
  Ms. Darrow is a veteran. She was a Navy Nurse stationed at Mare 
Island during World War II. She met her husband, Dean Darrow, after he 
survived the attack on Pearl and was shipped to Mare Island for open 
heart surgery, where Ms. Darrow was his nurse. They married after they 
were both honorably discharged from the Navy. They lived in Pleasant 
Hill and Kelseyville, where they raised their four children, Becky, 
Jim, Diane, and Neil. Ms. Darrow also has ten grandchildren and eleven 
great-grandchildren.
  As a ``Sweetheart,'' the wife of a Pearl Harbor survivor, Ms. Darrow 
remained active in the local chapter of the Pearl Harbor Survivor's 
organization until the last local member passed away. She also spoke at 
local high schools and colleges as part of her role as a 
``Sweetheart.'' Ms. Darrow is known for her compassion and drive to 
help others. She was a member of Gleaner's Group where she gathered and 
bagged fruit, nuts, and vegetables for needy members of our community.
  Madam Speaker, Alice Darrow is a special member of our community. She 
has been committed to serving others, as a nurse, veteran, and 
volunteer. It is therefore fitting and proper that we honor her here 
today.

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