[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 48 (Thursday, March 17, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E276-E277]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF BARBARA ROWELL

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2022

  Mr. LaHOOD. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of 
Barbara Rowell of Quincy, Illinois, who passed away in November 2021 at 
the age of 85.
  A native of Quincy, Illinois, Barbara Rowell attended Culver Stockton 
College where she majored in Speech and Drama and graduated Cum Laude 
in 1958. During her time at Culver Stockton College, Barbara was active 
in student theater, Greek life, and was the host of the Culver Stockton 
Callboard television show. During which, she had the opportunity to 
interview then President of the Screen Actors Guild, and future 
President of the United States, Ronald Reagan.
  Barbara's passion for the theater and her community led her back to 
her hometown, Quincy, where she taught Speech and Drama courses at 
Quincy High School and Central High School. In addition, she was an 
active leader in the Quincy Live Theater where she held the title of 
actress, managing and artistic director, and board member. During her 
tenure at the Quincy Live Theater, she was a part of an estimated 136 
productions.
  Barbara was not only an iconic figure in the Quincy community but 
provided critical leadership in improving the Quincy Community Theater. 
Her accolades demonstrate how her determination and vision did not go 
unnoticed. Barbara was a 25-year member of the American Association of 
Community Theaters and recipient of the YWCA Woman of Achievement Award 
and the City of Quincy Arts Award. The Quincy community has been 
fortunate to benefit under the leadership of Barbara Rowell.

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  I want to offer my condolences to the Rowell family and the people of 
Quincy on the loss of a great woman. Barbara left a lasting impact on 
those who had the pleasure of knowing her. May her memory be eternal.

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