[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14925]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO PATRINE RICE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 8, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I stand and recognize the selflessness of 
Patrine Rice of Grand Junction, Colorado. She has committed herself to 
the community, which is evident through her accomplished record as a 
volunteer. It is my pleasure to acknowledge Patrine's efforts to make 
her neighborhood stronger before this body of Congress and this nation 
today.
  Patrine's career as a volunteer began when she moved to Grand 
Junction in 1986. Ever since, she has shelved books for six to eight 
hours per week at the Mesa County Public Library. Her work at the 
library is a natural extension of her years spent as a teacher of 
foreign language. Nearly eighty years old, self sufficiency would 
satisfy most at that distinguished age, but not Patrine. In addition to 
taking care of her yard and her garden, she finds time to dedicate 
herself to others. Through a program called ``Support Our Seniors,'' 
she drives other seniors requiring transportation to their 
destinations. In acknowledgement of her work as a volunteer in her 
area, she was recently honored with the ``Above and Beyond Award'' by 
the Mesa County Department of Human Services and the League of Women 
Voters.
  Mr. Speaker, Patrine Rice's fondness for helping others contributes 
significantly to make Grand Junction a cohesive community. This spirit 
of volunteerism is a role model for others to follow. I thank Patrine 
for her civic pride and wish her the best in her future endeavors.

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