[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 149 (Thursday, September 15, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H7847]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING PATRICIA ZAJAC OF UTICA, NEW YORK

  (Ms. TENNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Patricia Zajac of 
Utica, New York, who passed away earlier this year.
  Patricia was born on February 1, 1947, and spent her entire life in 
Utica except for a brief period when she attended Golden West Community 
College in California. Upon her return to Utica, she worked as a 
nurse's aide at Faxton Hospital in Utica.
  Affectionately known as the Mayor of Frances Street, Patricia was 
notably active in the Utica community. She was a graduate of the Utica 
Police Department's very first citizen's police academy, was a strong 
supporter of block associations, and was also active in local politics 
and projects that advocated for the betterment of her West Utica 
neighborhood. Patricia was also an active parishioner of Holy Trinity 
Church and a vital volunteer with the American Red Cross.
  Patricia was also known for her efforts to care for homeless animals 
and pets and her strong support of our Nation's veterans. She was 
extremely proud of her daughter Mary's service in the United States Air 
Force.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Patricia so much for her lifetime of 
compassionate service to our wonderful community. Her memory will live 
on forever. I extend my sincerest condolences to friends, neighbors, 
and, of course, her loving family, whom she left behind.

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