[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 147 (Tuesday, August 18, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E770-E771]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF MICHAEL ``MIKE'' M. PADDIE

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 18, 2020

  Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service 
of Michael ``Mike'' M. Paddie a long-time resident of Warren, Texas, 
faithful educator, and servant of his community.
  Mike was born on December 24, 1957 to Maurice and Lillian Paddie in 
Washington, D.C. Mr. Paddie was a long-time resident of Warren, Texas 
and spent over 40 years working for Warren Independent School District. 
Throughout the years he served the district in many capacities, as a 
teacher, coach, and counselor and most recently, as Assistant to the 
Superintendent. Mike oversaw at least a thousand students each year but 
was known for making each and every student feel valued and respected. 
He was loved by his former students, and many thought of him not only 
as a teacher and coach, but as a mentor, father figure, and dear 
friend.
  Mike was also known as the ``the voice of the Warren Warriors'', 
where he served as the announcer at the Warrior football games. In 
2012, Warren ISD named the baseball and softball fields' press boxes 
after him in honor of his many years of service. The school district 
also has a scholarship named in Mr.

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Paddie's honor and hosts the annual Mike Paddie Scholarship Rag Ball 
tournament to raise money for the scholarship.
  Mr. Paddie also served his community in various capacities. He was a 
volunteer for numerous local causes and was elected the Republican 
Chairman of Tyler County and held that position for many years. He also 
served as a Rotarian in the Woodville Rotary Club, where he was the 
Director-at-Large. Several friends and colleagues of his often noted 
his kindness, generosity, and good humor in his work for the good of 
others. Mike embodied the Rotary motto, ``Service above Self' in 
everything he did.
  Mr. Paddie is preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Lillian 
Paddie. He is survived by his sister, Kimberly ``Kim'' Work of Nome; 
niece, Sarah Thompson and husband, Johnathan of Nome; nephew, J. Tyler 
Work of Nome; friends, Nick Foret, Natalee Fore, Garrett Amadore, 
Andrew Gordon, Ginger Dixon, Colton Sonnier, Kacy Debney, Chuck Debney, 
and many more.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank Michael ``Mike'' M. Paddie, for 
his faithful service to his community and school district. My thoughts 
and prayers remain with his family, and friends, during this difficult 
time.

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