[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2891]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING HELEN HUMPHREYS

  (Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
legacy of Helen Humphreys, affectionately known by so many as the 
Duchess of Edgely, who passed away on March 28, 2026.
  A longtime resident of Hulmeville and Edgely, Helen was a woman whose 
life was defined by compassion, warmth, and an unmatched devotion to 
others. She built a successful career in the printing industry, loved 
her summers in Townsends Inlet, and remained a spirited, vibrant 
person, even shooting better than her age on the golf course at 85 
years old.
  More than anything, Mr. Speaker, Helen will be remembered for the 
home and heart she shared so generously with others. Alongside her 
beloved husband, Jim, she created a place of comfort, laughter, and 
belonging for family, friends, and neighbors alike.
  Helen touched countless lives with her kindness, her humor, and her 
open-door spirit. She will be deeply missed, and I am proud to honor 
her memory here today.

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