[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 55 (Monday, March 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E260-E261]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JEANNE ELLEN PATTERSON

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 27, 2023

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Jeanne 
Ellen Patterson. Mrs. Patterson was born on April 5, 1935, in Chicago, 
Illinois, to Frank Patterson and Dorothy Grace Patterson.
  In her early years, she grew up on a farm in Virginia where she 
learned the value of a hard day's work and a quality education. Mrs. 
Patterson attended Brigham Young University for her undergraduate 
degree and continued her studies by pursuing postgraduate work at the 
University of Arizona, the University of California in Los Angeles, and 
the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her passion was politics, 
and she worked as a consultant to two U.S. Senators, a Mexican Federal 
Senator, a U.S. Governor, and the President of the United States.
  Even as Mrs. Patterson excelled in her career, her main priority was 
always her family, whom she loved very much. She enjoyed knitting 
sweaters, painting portraits, writing, and spending time with her 
children. Most importantly, she loved cooking for her family, who were 
very fond of her culinary talents.
  I have requested the United States flag be flown over our Nation's 
Capitol to recognize Mrs. Patterson's amazing life and service. She 
will be dearly missed by her friends, family, and all who knew her.

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