[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 153 (Friday, September 4, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E816-E817]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN CELEBRATION OF THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF PATRICIA LEZOTTE QUICK

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 4, 2020

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to offer my heartfelt 
congratulations to Patricia Lezotte Quick as she celebrates her 100th 
birthday. This significant milestone is worthy of commendation.
  Over the course of her lifetime, Patricia Quick has become a pillar 
of Rockwood. Patricia was born in the city on August 15, 2020, and 
remained in Rockwood for the next 96 years. As the only child of Edith 
and Eugene Lezotte, Patricia had a happy childhood playing with 
neighborhood friends, seeing movies, canoeing the Huron River, and 
taking the inter-urban trolley from Rockwood to downtown Detroit. After 
receiving her license at the age of 12, Patricia enjoyed driving her 
1924 Hudson Super 6 to Detroit to shop at her favorite stores and 
occasionally treat herself to a famous Sander's hot fudge cream puff. 
Throughout her youth, Patricia attended Rockwood Elementary School, St. 
Mary's Catholic School, and Rockwood High School, where she sang in 
choir, played basketball, and studied Latin. She also took ballet 
lesson, and continued dancing throughout her 20s. At the age of 18, 
Patricia began working at the Rockwood Post Office. She rose to the 
position of assistant postmistress, and then served as superintendent 
of postal operations until retiring in 1981. In 1940, she also worked 
as a U.S. Census worker throughout Rockwood, Brandon Township, and 
Romulus.
  In 1943, Patricia married her husband, John Quick, and the two had an 
adventurous marriage for 73 years before John's passing in 2015. 
Together, they visited all 50 states, every Mexican state, and each 
Canadian province. Patricia is known for her optimistic attitude, love 
for nature and animals, and compassion for all. She has been active in 
animal rescue, her church, community service, and other civic 
organizations. Thanks to her immense knowledge of the city and love of 
history, Patricia was one of the founders of the Rockwood Area 
Historical Society in 1973 and

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continues to be a historian for the City of Rockwood. Throughout her 
100 years, Patricia has demonstrated a true passion for our community 
and all those in it. Her impact has transformed the city, and we will 
forever be grateful for her years of dedicated service.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Patricia 
Lezotte Quick on her 100th birthday. I join with Patricia's friends in 
extending my best and warmest wishes to her on this special day. I am 
proud to honor her life, her accomplishments, and her invaluable 
contributions to our community.

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