[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15177]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      ACKNOWLEDGING THE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE OF HESTER HILL

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                            HON. JOHN TANNER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 19, 2006

  Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a very 
distinguished volunteer from Tennessee, who was awarded this year's 
national Humanitarian of the Year award. I want to congratulate and 
thank Hester Hill, who has given so much time and effort for a very 
valuable public service program called Angel Flight.
  Angel Flight South Central began in 1991, assisting medical patients 
and their family members with air transportation they could not 
otherwise get. It specializes in offering free non-emergency travel for 
those in need, and the shipment of blood and organs for medical 
procedures. The travel is provided by volunteers like Mrs. Hill and 
pilots who offer their time and aircraft at no cost. Last year alone, 
Angel Flight South Central flew more than 3,000 medical missions at no 
charge to its carriers. In the weeks following Hurricane Katrina, the 
rescue group flew hundreds of missions, reuniting people with their 
loved ones.
  Mr. Speaker, Hester Hill has given so much of her time and skill to 
help others when they need it most. I hope you and our colleagues will 
join me in honoring Hester Hill for the passionate and dedicated 
service she has provided to others and congratulate her on this 
prestigious award she has earned.

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