[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 28327]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING BOULDER CITY LEND A HAND AND THE LATE ED ANDREWS

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 7, 2003

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Boulder City Lend A 
Hand and the late Ed Andrews, one of Lend A Hand's most active and 
well-known volunteers. Ed, originally from Los Angeles and a leader in 
the aviation industry, joined Boulder City Lend A Hand just one year 
after its founding in 1989, and quickly became Master of Ceremonies for 
their events and a hard-working team member for its primary mission, 
providing assistance to Senior Citizens in Boulder City. Ed was famous 
for his booming voice, which endeared him to all who knew him and 
quickly earned the respect of those who didn't.
  Sadly, Ed Andrews passed away in March of 2003, and is survived by 
his wife Nita, one of the founders of Boulder City Lend A Hand, two 
daughters and three sons, and many grandchildren. Ed will be missed by 
all who knew him, especially those whom he served in Boulder City.
  Lend A Hand is a program designed to help the elderly and chronically 
ill of Boulder City, Nevada remain in their homes by providing a 
variety of services by volunteers. Services include staying with 
persons needing assistance so that their caregivers can `take a break' 
for rest and relaxation or to attend to personal business. Other 
services available are helping individuals by running errands, going 
shopping, driving to medical appointments or by providing companion 
services in the home.
  I am pleased to be a supporter of Boulder City Lend A Hand, and to 
have had the opportunity to know Ed. I urge the House to join me in 
remembering Ed Andrews, thanking his wife Nita for her service to the 
community, and honoring Boulder City Lend A Hand for its commitment to 
meeting the needs of our seniors.

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