[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 182 (Thursday, November 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1446]
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            CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND WORK OF MARLENE DiLILLO

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2019

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
life and work of Marlene DiLillo, the former Executive Director of the 
Greater Killeen Community Clinic, as she retires after years of 
incredible public service. With her ``can-do'' spirit and high-minded 
vision, she's a model citizen and trusted community leader.
  During Marlene's nearly two decades as manager of a medical clinic, 
she has always shown great respect and support for both staff and 
colleagues as well as a willingness to make tough decisions. As the 
Executive Director, she worked tirelessly to nurture relationships with 
other community organizations, by convening and collaborating around 
community needs, and actively participating with government agencies, 
nonprofits, businesses and community leaders, and elected officials.
  Marlene signs all her emails with the stirring words ``Our job is not 
to climb the ladder of success, but to descend the ladder of 
servanthood.'' All who've been blessed by her presence know that to her 
this isn't a meaningless expression but a deep and lasting creed that 
has been the guiding force of the life of a true and devoted public 
servant.
  Marlene DiLillo's retirement is the richly-deserved beginning of an 
exciting journey. I join her colleagues, family, and friends in 
honoring her career, commending her commitment to public service, and 
wishing my friend nothing but the best in the years ahead.

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