[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 191 (Thursday, December 8, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8856]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                    PAT SMITH WILL BE GREATLY MISSED

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, there are many wonderful people who work in 
and around the House to help us do the people's business. Some are very 
visible, and some are less so. Often the less visible are some of the 
most valuable in many ways.
  One of those people is Patricia Smith, Pat, who is a true patriot and 
works hard every day to serve others. Ms. Pat prepares and serves food 
in the Republican Cloakroom. She is unfailingly sweet and caring, not 
only to Members but to everyone.
  In addition to her service in the House, Ms. Pat serves at her church 
and volunteers on weekends, feeding the homeless. She lives her faith 
every minute of every day.
  As Saint Francis said: Preach a sermon every day. When necessary, use 
words.
  Ms. Pat does not need to use words. She lives the Gospel every day. 
She will soon be retiring, and she will be greatly missed.
  Congratulations, Ms. Pat, on a life well lived. I will miss you and 
your example more than you can know.

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